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Cheapest return flight
R17 814
Typical prices: R20 976-R28 719
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JNB - MEX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R14 420
Typical prices: R13 343-R20 137
Emirates
Thu 29/11
JNB - MEX • 2 stops
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Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Cheapest • 15% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Mexico City

 
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Recent return flight deals to Mexico City

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 24
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11:10 - 18:35Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
39h 25m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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20:55 - 7:45Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R17 814Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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19:35 - 21:15Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
33h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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14:55 - 10:25Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 30m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R19 578British Airways
3+ days ago
Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 24
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19:35 - 21:15Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
33h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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16:15 - 10:25Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow
R19 627British Airways
1 day ago
Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 20:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
33h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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8:40 - 22:00Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol
R20 220Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Tue, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 24
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23:55 - 20:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
29h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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19:55 - 11:25Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R20 253Air France
2 days ago
Tue, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 24
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19:40 - 20:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
33h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
19:55 - 11:25Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R20 665Air France
2 days ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 4
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20:50 - 21:15Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
32h 25m1 stop Newark
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11:00 - 18:00Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
23h 00m1 stop Newark
R22 050United Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 4
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20:50 - 21:15Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
32h 25m1 stop Newark
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11:00 - 18:00Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
23h 00m1 stop Newark
R22 083United Airlines
10 hours ago
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6
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23:59 - 20:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
28h 56m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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21:50 - 22:00Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R24 818KLM
3+ days ago
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6
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23:59 - 20:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Mexico City Mexico City Benito Juarez
28h 56m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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21:50 - 22:00Mexico City  Mexico City Benito Juarez-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R25 197KLM
3+ days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Mexico City

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

What is the cheapest flight to Mexico City?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mexico City is the cheapest route at R17 814 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 Mexico City?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Mexico City costs R23 821, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R23 237, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R24 138.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico City?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico City at R22 923 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at R26 565.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City with an average price of R20 913 return.
•July (R26 549) and December (R26 318) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Night flights to Mexico City are the cheapest at R23 862 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R27 817.

What is a good deal for flights to Mexico City?

Flights under R20 976 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Mexico City at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Cape Town R20 805
•Johannesburg R20 836.

When are flights to Mexico City the cheapest?

Flights to Mexico City are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 17% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Mexico City

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

R14 420
Beat the crowds with an average 52% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 112% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport

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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Your questions about flights to Mexico City, answered

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

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

    A good deal on a flight to Mexico City is around R20 976 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.

  • Which airports serve Mexico City?

    Flights to Mexico City arrive at: Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) and Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC).

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Mexico City?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Mexico City are from Johannesburg, starting at R17 814 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Mexico City?

    Last-minute fares to Mexico City (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 10% higher than the average return fare of R23 821.

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

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

  • Which airports serve Mexico City and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Mexico City can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) and Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC).

Your guide to booking Mexico City 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 Mexico City, book around 26 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 17% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Mexico City, a good return fare is around R20 976. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Mexico City in November. Return fares historically average R20 913, making November the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from 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 R3 955 on a return flight. Evening flights to Mexico City average R23 862 compared to R27 817 for midday flights.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Mexico City

 
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 3688 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,2Boarding
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The crew was very attentive and delivered great service unlike any other airline. It was our first time with Emirates. Our only critique is the food. Pasta pesto is not very common. Tomato sauce would’ve been more of a crowd pleaser. Beef curry sounds bad because curry can be very tough on the stomach. We were in row 26 and the pasta ran out, meaning no one wanted the beef which says something. The beef was just ok… The rest of the food was very good and generous. The plane speaker sound could be better. It was tough to understand announcements even with headphones. Although we did not need them this time due to the purpose of our trip, we were surprised that 2 checked bags were included. That’d be great for the future. It was unpleasant though that our personal items were weighed (we’ve never had another airline do this), especially when we didn’t have checked bags and almost had our carry-ons checked. Overall it was a good experience, but we wish the prices were friendlier for such a short distance (Miami > Colombia).

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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The crew was very attentive and delivered great service unlike any other airline. It was our first time with Emirates. Our only critique is the food. Pasta pesto is not very common. Tomato sauce would’ve been more of a crowd pleaser. Beef curry sounds bad because curry can be very tough on the stomach. We were in row 26 and the pasta ran out, meaning no one wanted the beef which says something. The beef was just ok… The rest of the food was very good and generous. The plane speaker sound could be better. It was tough to understand announcements even with headphones. Although we did not need them this time due to the purpose of our trip, we were surprised that 2 checked bags were included. That’d be great for the future. It was unpleasant though that our personal items were weighed (we’ve never had another airline do this), especially when we didn’t have checked bags and almost had our carry-ons checked. Overall it was a good experience, but we wish the prices were friendlier for such a short distance (Miami > Colombia).

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.

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

Long line at check in. It should be able to move faster.

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

Everything was wonderful, with the exception of boarding a bus to go to our gate. Seems odd, that on both the arrival and departure from Paris we had to drag our bags down stairs, get on a bus to do the next step.

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 have not received it

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.

Je n'ai pas pû incliner mon siège et une des hôtesses ne comprenait pas ce que je disais. Je devais parler fort

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

Even though my seat is a paid seat, I was told to give up my seat to a passenger. I tried to ask the CA to negotiate, and when I spoke in Japanese, the CA fled. I had to find a Japanese CA and ask them to deal with it. . After takeoff, I spilled my coffee, and when I asked the flight attendant for a towel, she told me to wipe it off with a wet tissue. My clothes got wet, so I asked CA for an extra blanket, but I had to wait for an hour.

Miss My connection I had to take a flight from Indianapolis to Denver , then to san fransisco , sleep in sans fransisco en the flight to Los Cabos the next morning

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.

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

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.

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.

Flight was delayed a couple of times. Which is annoying, but manageable.

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 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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