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Cheapest return flight
R17 338
Typical prices: R19 847-R27 754
Air Europa
Mon 8/10Mon 15/10
JNB - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 537
Typical prices: R14 654-R19 822
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/11
JNB - CUN • 3 stops
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Cheapest • 39% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Cancún

 
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Recent return flight deals to Cancún

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
30h 45m1 stop Madrid Barajas
Air Europa Logo
20:40 - 9:50CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas
R17 338Air Europa
Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Jan 12
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:16JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
32h 41m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
British Airways Logo
15:10 - 10:25CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow
R19 191British Airways
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 16:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
28h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
17:08 - 10:25CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 17m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow
R19 545British Airways
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:14JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
56h 39m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
British Airways Logo
17:32 - 10:25CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 53m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R19 739British Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Air Europa Logo
19:55 - 20:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
31h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas
Air Europa Logo
22:25 - 10:50CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas
R20 270Air Europa
Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 11:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-CUN Cancun
51h 30m3 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 14:00CUN  Cancun-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 25m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R21 366Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 7
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 11:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
46h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark
United Airlines Logo
8:23 - 18:35CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 12m1 stop Newark
R22 687United Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 15
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:06JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
43h 06m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
16:18 - 18:30CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 12m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
R26 410United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 22
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 14:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CUN Cancun
50h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:25 - 10:30CUN  Cancun-CPT Cape Town Intl
61h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R27 344Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 14:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CUN Cancun
32h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:25 - 10:30CUN  Cancun-CPT Cape Town Intl
61h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R27 344Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Cancún flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Cancún with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cancún?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cancún is the cheapest route at R17 338 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cancún?

A return flight to Cancún costs R22 493 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R21 930, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R26 551.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cancún?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Cancún at R21 769 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R27 634.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún with an average price of R19 755 return.
  • December (R27 312) and August (R25 233) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cancún?

Night flights to Cancún are the cheapest at R21 173 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R31 630.

What is a good deal for flights to Cancún?

Flights under R19 847 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cancún at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R19 745
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When are flights to Cancún the cheapest?

Flights to Cancún are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Cancún

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

R11 537
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cancún

When to book flights to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Cancún, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Cancún?

    British Airways operates the most flights from South Africa to Cancún at 0 per week, and for this route British Airways is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Cancún. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How far is Cancun from Cancún city centre?

    Cancun is 14,2 km from Cancún city centre.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Cancún?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Cancún are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R17 338 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Cancún is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cancún is around R19 847 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Cancún?

    Last-minute fares to Cancún – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% above the average return fare of R22 493.

Your guide to booking Cancún flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Cancún, aim to book around 4 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Cancún, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R19 847 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Cancún in January. Return fares historically average R19 755 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R10 457 per return. Evening flights to Cancún average R21 173 compared to R31 630 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Cancún

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cancún? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1650 reviews
7,1Food
7,0Entertainment
8,2Crew
7,5Boarding
7,4Comfort
Airline reviews

It was a really good experience. Food, snacks, and beverages were good. Flight entertainment was also a good one.

10,0 ExcellentKushal, Sept 2026
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It was a really good experience. Food, snacks, and beverages were good. Flight entertainment was also a good one.

The flight crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Also the seats were comfortable and roomier than many other airlines.

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

Boarding was a disaster being moved by Air France by bus to the plane. The plane should have been at the right gate.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

Crew was professional. Boarding has few seats . Since the plane was not full would have been nice to change seat on the internet

The crew was great and handled our unexpected detour with proactive communication.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

I would advice everybody not to fly by Indigo, no entertainment in flight, rude behavior of staff, worst experience of my life

food in Qatar was terrible. I had ordered asian vegetarian meal but the food lacked any flavor. Choices of entertainment was also very limited. emirates is way better in terms of food and entertainment.

Bag check in at DC was slow. Boarding process was slow more due to customers unfamiliar with how to board properly. Food and service was excellent!

The hindu meal food did not taste good. Also the seats were not comfortable as compare to other airlines

At the Doha airport there were at least two security checks where all items have to be separately scanned ( this is after completing a full security screen from Cochin). The walk between terminals at Doha airport is tedious due to lack of in-airport transportation and staff to provide friendly directions. On flight, there was a good selection of entertainment movies. Interesting real time flight maps and camera feeds. Food, snacks and drinks could have been served more frequently. A few more items than the standard 3 meal items ( entree, fruit and yogurt) would have been good. A better staffing ratio and bathroom ratio would have made the trip more enjoyable.

The air hostess was excellent. I have taken so many flight domestic and international, this is the first time the air hostess was so caring. She was a delight

It was partially ok .. not anything like from Orlando to Houston... first the flight attendant was not so nice and insisted on have a small backpack down when really was not to put in danger anyone, also the beverages they were not so good... not big chance to select other tea.. the seat was partially ok could not have those flips to hold your head.. and finally when it land off in Guadalajara, it was raining and the flight was going to the main area then go back and drop us out of nowhere with the rain.

I needed internet for critical matters and it never worked.

No seat back entertainment. And app had a hard time getting entertainment loaded.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

We took off an hour late due to arrival airport not having enough gates. That was followed by 1:30 wait to get our bags delivered for the entire flight.

It’s a service to take you from one point to another. No frills. You want it, you take it. It’s upon you to bring food, reading material, games to play, movies to watch, etc. The wifi onboard never works - so you cannot even listen to any podcasts, music, or get updated news feeds. The toilet is a mess, and a four flight does not need any hygienic interventions when people either splatter their pee all over the seats or on the floor. It’s a monopolized service and so smile and bear it.

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

I couldn't get a vegan meal because I booked via kayak but everything else was lovely

Our original booking with Kayak -our first experience -was exactly what we wanted and worked well. Updates were friendly and reassuring as were the contacts with UnderPricer so a big win-win. We learned a lot on your reliability and will definitely put you on our organisational list for the future.

BAD!!! due to delay I missed my connection in MEX, had to pay for hotel and new flight for next morning increasing my spent for $1,000 usd

Aircraft delayed for two hours due to a technical issue with the rear emergency exit door slide not working.

Superb staff, ingenious seating in Club class. Superb food and service. Loading and unloading. Ample cabin overhead luggage space. But the earphone socket was damaged and did not give binaural audio. Very hard to follow a film over the engine noise. Nor could I get to play Sudoku for want of instructions.

The plane seemd untidy and old. Ran out of food and drinks

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