How long is the flight from Mexico to South Africa?

A quick flight from Mexico to South Africa can take about 22h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 687. The distance from Mexico to South Africa is about 12670 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MX to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Mexico to South Africa as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Mexico to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Mexico to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 September 2026.

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Cheapest in	February
Average price	R24 064

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico to South Africa (average of R19 802). Flying from Mexico to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R32 965). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How long is the flight from Mexico to South Africa?
A quick flight from Mexico to South Africa can take about 22h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 687. The distance from Mexico to South Africa is about 12670 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Mexico to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Mexico to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Mexico to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mexico to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Mexico to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico to South Africa (average of R19 802). Flying from Mexico to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R32 965). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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