What is the cheapest month to fly to Riviera Maya?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Riviera Maya is January . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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.

How much is a return flight to Riviera Maya?

A return flight to Riviera Maya will typically cost around R888, however they can be found for as little as R854.

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 (24 hours 50 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).

R10 973+ Flights to Riviera Maya

Flights to Riviera Maya in 2025

Return from	R37 004
One-way from	R10 973
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R26 807

Emirates
15/8-22/8
4 total stops
86h 14m total
Johannesburg to Cancún

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17/8
3 total stops
49h 55m total
Johannesburg to Riviera Maya

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R35 001 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 045 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 3 July 2025.

Mon 7/721:55JNB - CUN

1 stop20h 30mDelta

Tue 15/712:35CUN - JNB

2 stops25h 45mDelta

Deal found 1/7R25 169

Mon 7/718:50JNB - CUN

1 stop30h 35mAir France

Tue 15/720:35CUN - JNB

1 stop29h 15mAir France

Deal found 1/7R26 807

Mon 7/721:20JNB - CUN

2 stops31h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 15/713:12CUN - JNB

2 stops36h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7R27 335

Sun 17/819:25JNB - CUN

2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 24/816:20CUN - JNB

2 stops34h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/7R27 899

Sun 17/815:05JNB - CUN

2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 23/81:20CUN - JNB

3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R30 400

Fri 15/810:05JNB - CUN

2 stops43h 02mEmirates

Fri 22/814:03CUN - JNB

2 stops43h 12mEmirates

Deal found 1/7R37 004

Fri 15/810:05JNB - CZM

2 stops58h 14mEmirates

Fri 22/813:21CZM - JNB

2 stops32h 09mEmirates

Deal found 1/7R37 850

Mon 7/719:00JNB - CUN

2 stops45h 20mAir Canada

Tue 15/710:20CUN - JNB

2 stops40h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 1/7R76 052

Tue 8/715:05JNB - CUN

2 stops52h 35mLATAM Airlines

Mon 14/71:20CUN - JNB

2 stops51h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/7R83 238

Mon 7/719:00JNB - CZM

2 stops49h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 15/713:21CZM - JNB

2 stops35h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7R114 782

Best flights to Riviera Maya
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Fri 15/810:05JNB - CUN

2 stops43h 02mEmirates

Fri 22/814:03CUN - JNB

2 stops43h 12mEmirates

Deal found 1/7R37 004

Fri 15/815:05JNB - CUN

2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 22/813:12CUN - JNB

1 stop21h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7R40 650

Fri 15/810:05JNB - CZM

2 stops58h 14mEmirates

Fri 22/813:21CZM - JNB

2 stops32h 09mEmirates

Deal found 1/7R37 850

Fri 15/819:00JNB - CUN

2 stops48h 55mAir Canada

Sat 30/820:45CUN - JNB

2 stops53h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 2/7R95 549

Fri 15/823:15JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 05mDelta

Sat 30/815:10CUN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mDelta

Deal found 2/7R96 201

Fri 15/817:50JNB - CUN

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/814:10CUN - JNB

1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7R108 230

Fri 15/821:20JNB - CZM

2 stops46h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 30/813:21CZM - JNB

2 stops59h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/7R183 437

Last-minute flights to Riviera Maya
Discover last-minute flight deals to Riviera Maya. Data last updated 3 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 7/721:55JNB - CUN

1 stop20h 30mDelta

Tue 15/712:35CUN - JNB

2 stops25h 45mDelta

Deal found 1/7R25 169

Mon 7/718:50JNB - CUN

1 stop30h 35mAir France

Tue 15/720:35CUN - JNB

1 stop29h 15mAir France

Deal found 1/7R26 807

Mon 7/721:20JNB - CUN

2 stops31h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 15/713:12CUN - JNB

2 stops36h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7R27 335

Mon 7/719:00JNB - CUN

2 stops45h 20mAir Canada

Tue 15/710:20CUN - JNB

2 stops40h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 1/7R76 052

Mon 7/719:00JNB - CZM

2 stops49h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 15/713:21CZM - JNB

2 stops35h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7R114 782

Tue 8/721:20JNB - CUN

2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 15/713:12CUN - JNB

2 stops36h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/7R31 315

Tue 8/718:50JNB - CUN

2 stops30h 51mAir France

Tue 15/720:35CUN - JNB

1 stop29h 15mAir France

Deal found 2/7R34 151

Tue 8/715:05JNB - CUN

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 15/710:50CUN - JNB

3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7R36 863

Tue 8/722:20JNB - CZM

2 stops45h 59mEmirates

Tue 15/713:21CZM - JNB

2 stops47h 29mEmirates

Deal found 2/7R58 950

Tue 8/715:05JNB - CUN

2 stops52h 35mLATAM Airlines

Mon 14/71:20CUN - JNB

2 stops51h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/7R83 238

Fri 15/810:05JNB - CUN

2 stops43h 02mEmirates

Fri 22/814:03CUN - JNB

2 stops43h 12mEmirates

Deal found 1/7R37 004

Fri 15/810:05JNB - CZM

2 stops58h 14mEmirates

Fri 22/813:21CZM - JNB

2 stops32h 09mEmirates

Deal found 1/7R37 850

One-way flights to Riviera Maya
Search for one-way flight options to Riviera Maya. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 July 2025.

Sun 17/816:40JNB - CUN

3 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R10 973

Wed 22/1020:25JNB - CUN

2 stops49h 08mJetBlue

Deal found 30/6R12 945

Wed 22/1013:55JNB - CZM

2 stops31h 52mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/6R14 830

Thu 23/109:50JNB - CZM

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7R14 988

Tue 21/1013:55JNB - CUN

2 stops31h 38mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/6R16 468

Tue 21/1019:25JNB - CUN

1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/6R16 785

Wed 22/1021:55JNB - CUN

1 stop23h 14mDelta

Deal found 30/6R18 740

Wed 22/1013:25JNB - CZM

2 stops54h 54mEmirates

Deal found 30/6R21 171

Sun 17/821:20JNB - CUN

1 stop21h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/7R43 116

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

23:15-20:20

2 stops28h 05m

Cancun

Sun 24/8

15:10-19:40

1 stop21h 30m

R27 141

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

19:25-20:05

2 stops31h 40m

Cancun

Sun 24/8

16:20-9:25

2 stops34h 05m

R27 899

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

15:05-15:30

2 stops31h 25m

Cancun

Sat 23/8

1:20-14:40

3 stops30h 20m

R30 400

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

10:05-22:07

2 stops43h 02m

Cancun

Fri 22/8

14:03-16:15

2 stops43h 12m

R37 004

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

10:05-12:19

2 stops58h 14m

Cozumel

Fri 22/8

13:21-5:30

2 stops32h 09m

R37 850

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

15:05-11:10

2 stops27h 05m

Cancun

Fri 22/8

13:12-17:45

1 stop21h 33m

R40 650

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

19:00-12:55

2 stops48h 55m

Cancun

Sat 30/8

20:45-9:20

2 stops53h 35m

R95 549

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

21:20-12:19

2 stops46h 59m

Cozumel

Sat 30/8

13:21-8:35

2 stops59h 14m

R183 437

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

16:40-11:35

3 stops49h 55m

R10 973

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

20:25-14:33

2 stops49h 08m

R12 945

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How long is the flight to Riviera Maya?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya takes 37 hours 29 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 Air France.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

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

Rainfall in Riviera Maya 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 287 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 287 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 287 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 982 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 287 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 594 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 287 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 861 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 287 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

JetBlue

7,3

Good

2 916 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 287 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.
How much is a return flight to Riviera Maya?
A return flight to Riviera Maya will typically cost around R888, however they can be found for as little as R854.
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 (24 hours 50 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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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riviera Maya

How long is the flight to Riviera Maya?

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

Rainfall in Riviera Maya by month

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Temperature in Riviera Maya by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, 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.

FAQs about flying to Riviera Maya

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

What is the best airline to fly to Riviera Maya?

How much is a return flight to Riviera Maya?

Where does the fastest flight to Riviera Maya depart from?

Does Cancun have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Cancun?

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