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Cheap flights from Mexico to South Africa from R12 024

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — JNB
Sep 1 — Sep 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Mexico to South Africa
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 2 August 2026.

Wed 14/1011:14
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops22h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 31/1020:50
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops47h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7R19 666
Wed 14/1015:43
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops40h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 27/1020:50
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/8R19 715
Mon 12/108:00
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Mon 2/1120:50
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 31/7R19 814
Sun 11/108:45
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops44h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 27/1020:50
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/8R19 897
Mon 14/98:45
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 26/919:50
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops30h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/7R19 963
Sat 31/109:05
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1122:00
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops44h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7R19 980
Sat 12/98:45
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 19/919:50
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops52h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7R19 980
Tue 20/1017:15
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops39h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 28/1020:50
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops32h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7R19 996
Mon 7/94:40
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 19/919:50
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops56h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8R20 046
Wed 23/95:00
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1022:00
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops27h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7R20 112
Fri 7/85:00
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 15/810:25
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops33h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/7R20 129
Sat 31/107:10
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 13/1110:25
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops43h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7R20 162

Find flight deals from Mexico to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Mexico to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 666

One-way from

R12 024

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R31 822
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Mexico to South Africa
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • Mexico to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R64 566 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 672 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CancúnCape Town

CUN - CPT

CUNCPT

Cancun

Wed 14/10

8:45-17:10

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

20:50-15:24

2 stops25h 34m

R19 666

CancúnCape Town

CUN - CPT

CUNCPT

Cancun

Sat 17/10

11:14-15:20

1 stop21h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-15:55

1 stop26h 05m

R19 715

CancúnCape Town

CUN - CPT

CUNCPT

Cancun

Tue 13/10

17:22-17:10

2 stops40h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

20:50-10:25

2 stops44h 35m

R19 715

CancúnCape Town

CUN - CPT

CUNCPT

Cancun

Sat 17/10

8:45-15:20

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

20:50-10:25

2 stops44h 35m

R19 715

CancúnCape Town

CUN - CPT

CUNCPT

Cancun

Fri 16/10

14:49-15:20

2 stops41h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

20:50-10:25

2 stops44h 35m

R19 715

CancúnCape Town

CUN - CPT

CUNCPT

Cancun

Mon 12/10

8:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

20:50-15:25

1 stop25h 35m

R19 814

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 22/1

7:50-18:00

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/2

20:50-21:50

1 stop33h 00m

R19 963

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 28/9

4:40-15:20

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-23:10

2 stops59h 20m

R19 996

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 14/9

8:45-15:20

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

19:50-15:40

2 stops27h 50m

R20 029

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 25/10

4:40-18:35

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:00-18:55

2 stops28h 55m

R20 112

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico to South Africa

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 252). Flying from Mexico to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 259). 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 25h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 666. 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 252). Flying from Mexico to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 259). 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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