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Cheapest return fare
R19 737
Typical prices: R19 729-R23 509
KLM, Air France
Wed 21/10Tue 3/11
JNB - MEX • 2 stops
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R12 356
Typical prices: R13 923-R17 202
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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, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
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23:15 - 21:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
30h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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23:05 - 11:25MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R19 737Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
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23:15 - 21:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
30h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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23:05 - 11:25MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R19 754Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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18:50 - 16:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
30h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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22:05 - 10:20MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R19 899Air France
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
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21:15 - 18:36JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
29h 21m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
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14:55 - 10:25MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 30m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R19 947British Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
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21:15 - 18:36JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
29h 21m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
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14:55 - 10:25MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 30m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R19 964British Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
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18:50 - 19:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
33h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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23:05 - 11:25MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R20 432Air France
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9
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20:50 - 21:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
33h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:40 - 16:10MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R21 369United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9
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20:50 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
28h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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18:10 - 18:00MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 50m2 stops San Francisco Newark
R21 369United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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18:25 - 15:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
52h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Barcelona-El Prat
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18:45 - 11:30MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 45m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Dubai Intl
R24 906Emirates
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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13:15 - 15:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
33h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Barcelona-El Prat
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18:45 - 11:30MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 45m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Dubai Intl
R26 844Emirates
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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 flight to Mexico City?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Mexico City was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R17 153 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Mexico City, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R20 157 in the last 5 days.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost R21 126 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R26 392 and R25 649 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R12 954.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

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R12 356
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower 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

  • What is the cheapest flight to Mexico City?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Mexico City was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R17 153 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Mexico City, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R20 157 in the last 5 days.

  • 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

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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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3654 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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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

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
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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

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.

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

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

Crew was not good and service was bad. Not happy

Over all good service but from Dubai to Delhi horrible service. Not happy

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

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

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

They lost my lauggage and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. NO ONE IS HELPING! PLEASE HELP FIND MY LOST LAUGGAGE

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

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.

Food could have been better especially the breakfast. Overall it was a good flight

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.

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

The hard product, food, and service are far superior to their North American counterparts

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.

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

Terrible! After boarding we were stuck on the plane for 3 hours with no air circulation during a heat wave.

All planes flying to Mexico City are very old. Seats don’t even have power outlets.

I bought internet for the flight. Don’t waste your money. I wasn’t able to download a 1 Mb file from Google Docs during a 3-4 hr period. You can only use WhatsApp and email if you are willing to wait.

Delayed couple hours due to airplane maintenance issues, we boarded and then asked to unboard, but cmon!! Can they do the whole maintenance prior to boarding?

Broke my luggage and I can't get a resolution yet.

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

The professionals have excellent customer service, the seats don´t have enough space.

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

Delayed multiple times. Boarding was ok but getting off the aircraft was a mess. So disorganized with staff trying to help the elderly but completely blocking path for anyone else to move. Bathroom was disgusting, probably caused by one of the customers but staff couldn't care less to help clean it. No one wanted to use it since the floor was completely soaked so everyone just lined up the other restroom while the staff just chit chat with each other while looking at us.

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Terrible, oxygen masks were deployed mid-flight. We returned to airport. Took additional 12 hours to get home.

Lack of information. No meal for a 6hr international flight that departs during dinner time

The announcements for loading at the gate for my flight from Phoenix to Mex City was all in Spanish. The English only speaking flyers had no idea the plane was loading.

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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