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R12 013 Find Cheap Flights to Mexico City

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Cheapest return fare
R20 885
Typical prices: R28 560-R21 922
British Airways
Tue 21/7Tue 28/7
JNB - MEX • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 013
Typical prices: R14 765-R19 088
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/8
JNB - MEX • 3 stops
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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

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 16:15
JNB
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MEX
28h 50m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
5:35 - 7:00
MEX
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JNB
41h 25m
2 stops
R20 885British Airways
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 18:45
JNB
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MEX
28h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:40 - 18:30
MEX
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JNB
29h 50m
2 stops
R21 468United Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 22
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:50
CPT
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MEX
54h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:10 - 17:10
MEX
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CPT
26h 00m
1 stop
R21 468United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 18:45
JNB
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MEX
28h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 - 18:30
MEX
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JNB
28h 00m
2 stops
R21 549United Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 22
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 20:15
CPT
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MEX
32h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:40 - 17:10
MEX
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CPT
28h 30m
2 stops
R21 646United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 18:35
JNB
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MEX
31h 10m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 7:00
MEX
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JNB
36h 05m
2 stops
R21 824British Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Jan 18
Delta Logo
20:50 - 10:50
CPT
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MEX
22h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
14:10 - 18:35
MEX
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CPT
20h 25m
1 stop
R23 686Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Oct 8
Air France Logo
9:55 - 19:50
CPT
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MEX
41h 55m
2 stops
Air France Logo
18:55 - 17:20
MEX
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CPT
38h 25m
2 stops
R24 561Air France
Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 16:00
CPT
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MEX
34h 20m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
19:40 - 16:45
MEX
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CPT
37h 05m
2 stops
R25 241Emirates
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 15:05
DUR
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MEX
52h 25m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:45 - 16:35
MEX
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DUR
37h 50m
2 stops
R27 782Emirates
Booking Insights

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 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 October, where tickets cost R16 692 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R18 926 and R18 408 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is April with an average price of R10 491.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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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

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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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3592 reviews
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,4Crew
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

2,0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
HKG - DXB
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The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

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

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

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

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

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.

As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

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

Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

I love Air France. This was another great experience despite a slight delay in the departure. The time was made up on flight. I would take AirFrance again when traveling to the far East. Merci beaucoup.

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

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

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

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

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

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

The entertainment they offer could use some games, and maybe they could add some cookies to the snack menu. And the automated messages are a bit repetitive. But it was comfortable temperature wise and the seats were comfortable. The crew is very polite and helpful

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

Good but airlines getting smaller. I didn't like the meal but the service was fine. Flight was fine and luggage arrived. So good.

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

They never clean the toilet, and the food is worse

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

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

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.

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

This was a special trip so we booked first class. It was obviously an old plane as the seats weren't that comfortable or spacious. We were delayed 45mins taking off as the "little engine that starts the big engines doesn't work". The powered divider between myself and the next seat in first class didn't work and my electrically powdered seat didn't work so I had to move seats to try and get some sleep. Food and drink were good, crew were great. But I'll never fly with BA again.

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.

Significant delays on the return blamed on weather. Otherwise pleasant and helpful staff. Overcooked chicken on return limited options for dinner.

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.

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

I was unable to board the flight because I was unable to acquire a visa , Brexit changed my ability to get an ETA, I’m a Trinidad citizen and it takes weeks to get a visa

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

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

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

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