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R13 959+ Cheap flights to Riviera Maya

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
Jul 14 — Jul 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Riviera Maya in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 June 2026.

Sun 4/1022:00
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 15/1015:38
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops43h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6R21 498
Thu 2/718:55
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop30h 45m
Air Europa
Thu 9/720:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 11/6R21 645
Sun 4/1021:55
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop29h 20m
Delta
Thu 15/1015:20
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Delta
Deal found 11/6R21 953
Mon 7/1219:35
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop28h 20m
British Airways
Wed 16/1218:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 11/6R22 343
Thu 16/719:25
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops31h 45m
American Airlines
Thu 27/815:37
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/6R22 555
Mon 13/723:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops28h 08m
Delta
Mon 17/88:05
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 35m
Delta
Deal found 10/6R23 010
Sun 4/1022:00
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops47h 42m
United Airlines
Thu 15/1015:52
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops43h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6R26 292
Mon 13/720:55
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops48h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 17/814:43
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops35h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R28 470
Sun 26/714:05
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops31h 04m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/815:11
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops34h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R28 990
Thu 16/714:05
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 27/813:58
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops31h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R30 306
Sat 24/1022:20
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops45h 03m
Emirates
Sat 31/1013:08
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops38h 17m
Emirates
Deal found 11/6R33 085
Tue 18/822:00
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops47h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 31/815:52
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops43h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/6R33 572

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Find the latest flights to Riviera Maya in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 June 2026.

Return from

R21 498

One-way from

R13 959

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

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Average price

R21 043
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/10-15/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 58m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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17/7
  • 17/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Riviera Maya
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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

22:00-10:06

2 stops43h 06m

Cancun

Thu 15/10

15:38-18:30

2 stops43h 52m

R21 498

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

18:55-18:40

1 stop30h 45m

Cancun

Thu 9/7

20:40-9:50

1 stop30h 10m

R21 807
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

21:55-20:15

1 stop29h 20m

Cancun

Thu 15/10

15:20-19:40

1 stop21h 20m

R21 953

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

19:25-20:10

2 stops31h 45m

Cancun

Thu 27/8

15:37-9:25

2 stops34h 48m

R22 555

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

23:55-15:05

1 stop46h 10m

Cancun

Fri 25/12

17:55-12:10

2 stops35h 15m

R23 400

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

20:15-17:55

1 stop28h 40m

Cancun

Sun 23/8

14:07-9:25

2 stops36h 18m

R23 497

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

22:00-14:42

2 stops47h 42m

Cozumel Intl

Thu 15/10

15:52-18:30

2 stops43h 38m

R26 292

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

22:20-12:23

2 stops45h 03m

Cozumel Intl

Sat 31/10

13:08-10:25

2 stops38h 17m

R33 085

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

22:00-14:42

2 stops47h 42m

Cozumel Intl

Mon 31/8

15:52-18:30

2 stops43h 38m

R33 572

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

10:25-13:23

2 stops57h 58m

Cozumel Intl

Wed 16/12

14:25-5:35

2 stops32h 10m

R34 856

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riviera Maya

How long is the flight to Riviera Maya?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya takes 29 hours 51 minutes. Flights to Riviera Maya from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya are British Airways, United Airlines and Qatar Airways.

British Airways
British Airways
From R17 226
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R19 629
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R24 247
Air France
Air France
From R18 852

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya are British Airways, Air France and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riviera Maya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Riviera Maya?

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Riviera Maya. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated 14 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,United Airlines, andQatar Airways to Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 605 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 605 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 605 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 820 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 605 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 605 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 047 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 605 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

FAQs about flying to Riviera Maya

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riviera Maya if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riviera Maya on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riviera Maya?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riviera Maya.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Riviera Maya depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riviera Maya, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 26 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0,0 km away from Cancun).

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