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R11 345 Find Cheap Flights to Mexico City

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Cheapest return fare
R18 171
Overall average: R21 953
American Airlines
Sat 6/6Sat 13/6
JNB - MEX • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 345
Typical prices: R15 783-R18 155
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/6
JNB - MEX • 3 stops
When to travel
November
Cheapest • 12% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Mexico City

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Mexico City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Mexico City

Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
21:15 - 9:55
JNB
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MEX
44h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 - 7:00
MEX
-
JNB
40h 00m
2 stops
R18 171American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 14
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 12:12
JNB
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MEX
48h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 - 9:25
MEX
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JNB
42h 25m
2 stops
R18 812American Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 20:15
JNB
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MEX
32h 50m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
17:15 - 9:25
MEX
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JNB
32h 10m
2 stops
R18 924British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:45
JNB
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MEX
30h 30m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
5:25 - 9:25
MEX
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JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
R19 004British Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 13
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:45
JNB
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MEX
32h 20m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:20 - 7:00
MEX
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JNB
35h 40m
2 stops
R19 052British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Mon, Jun 8
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 20:15
CPT
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MEX
32h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 15:20
MEX
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CPT
22h 35m
1 stop
R19 901United Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Sat, Aug 22
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 8:35
CPT
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MEX
44h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 15:20
MEX
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CPT
22h 35m
1 stop
R20 030United Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, May 10
Air France Logo
23:45 - 19:50
CPT
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MEX
28h 05m
1 stop
Air France Logo
22:05 - 17:20
MEX
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CPT
35h 15m
2 stops
R20 350Air France
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 15:05
DUR
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MEX
52h 25m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:45 - 19:50
MEX
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DUR
65h 05m
3 stops
R32 176Emirates
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 15:05
DUR
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MEX
52h 25m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:45 - 19:50
MEX
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DUR
41h 05m
3 stops
R32 368Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Mexico City

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Mexico City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Mexico City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Mexico City is November, where tickets cost R18 764 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R24 661 and R24 516 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of R18 764.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Mexico City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Mexico City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Mexico City Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR11 345
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Mexico City

When to book flights to Mexico City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Mexico City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Mexico City based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Mexico City flights

  • How far is Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport from central Mexico City?

    Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport is 9 km from the centre of Mexico City.

  • What is the name of Mexico City’s airport?

    When flying to Mexico City, you'll arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX). The airport is also known as Benito Juarez, Benito Juárez Intl, or Mexico City.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Mexico City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Mexico City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Mexico City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mexico City is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Mexico City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Mexico City with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Mexico City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Mexico City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Mexico City

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Mexico City flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Mexico City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Mexico City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Mexico City. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3528 reviews
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
8,4Crew
8,2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

8,0 ExcellentAmod, Feb 2026
DXB - DEL
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Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

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.

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

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

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

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

Aircraft was comfortable even in economy, clean. Entertainment screens were excellent and. Hoice was very good. Good was just ok. Crew was not bad.

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Boarding was a complete shambles, groups in all the wrong places, queuing up before the crew had even arrived. Service was kind but slow, food was tasty and beautifully presented. Seat was comfy and private

It was a good experience, especially travelling with a baby and their accessories

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

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

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Everything about the flight check-in was smooth no line the plane is clean and bathroom

The crew is very friendly and helpful. The food is good for airplane food. The flight is long and hard to sleep. The leg space is great. The plane arrived in plenty of time.

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