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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.
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Recent return flight deals to Mexico City

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:59JNB-MEX
32h 59m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:55 - 10:25MEX-JNB
43h 30m2 stops
R18 691American Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:59JNB-MEX
32h 59m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:25 - 10:25MEX-JNB
39h 00m2 stops
R18 795American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 28
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 21:15JNB-MEX
31h 15m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:13 - 10:25MEX-JNB
34h 12m2 stops
R20 560British Airways
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Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:05JNB-MEX
44h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:05 - 18:35MEX-JNB
25h 30m2 stops
R21 165United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Jan 13
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 19:35JNB-MEX
32h 00m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:00 - 10:25MEX-JNB
34h 25m2 stops
R21 235British Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 28
Air France Logo
19:20 - 16:55JNB-MEX
29h 35m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:55 - 12:10MEX-JNB
32h 15m1 stop
R21 944Air France
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Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 18:35CPT-MEX
30h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:35 - 17:10MEX-CPT
45h 35m2 stops
R24 938United Airlines
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Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 31
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 16:00CPT-MEX
53h 30m2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:45 - 14:35MEX-CPT
35h 50m3 stops
R30 511Emirates
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Thu, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 18
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 16:00JNB-MEX
49h 40m2 stops
Emirates Logo
19:40 - 5:35MEX-JNB
49h 55m2 stops
R31 290Emirates
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Fri, Dec 19 - Fri, Dec 26
Air France Logo
7:55 - 16:55CPT-MEX
41h 00m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:55 - 5:50MEX-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
R48 025Air France
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Everything you should know

When to travel
May
Cheapest • 12% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R18 691
Typical prices: R20 144-R25 527
American Airlines
Wed 18/3Sun 22/3
JNB - MEX • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 184
Typical prices: R17 237-R19 902
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1
JNB - MEX • 3 stops
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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 May, where tickets cost R20 612 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R29 715 and R25 804 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R20 612.

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 80 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Mexico City Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR12 184
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
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.
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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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico City?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mexico City is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R22 987. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are R26 708 on average.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico City?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico City is generally at night, when flights cost R22 370 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mexico City is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R33 691.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Mexico City

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Prefer to fly direct to Mexico City Benito Juarez?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Mexico City Benito Juarez.
Find which airlines fly direct to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

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Direct returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Mexico City? 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3401 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
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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.

8,0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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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.

Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

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

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

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.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

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

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

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

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

Staff members were not helpful they ignored all calls for an attendant.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

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.

The calls for our boarding group weren't heard/clear.

The entertainment selection was ok, but overall not bad! The crew was great.

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