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Cheap Flights to Mexico

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Mexico City
Mexico City2 stopsR18 888
Cancún
Cancún2 stopsR18 038
Mexico City
Mexico City2 stopsR18 888
Cancún
Cancún2 stopsR18 038

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Mexico 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

Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:35JNB-CUN
43h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:05 - 7:35CUN-JNB
34h 30m2 stops
R18 038American Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:35JNB-CUN
43h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:05 - 7:35CUN-JNB
33h 30m2 stops
R18 073American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Mar 14
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 16:50JNB-CUN
25h 50m1 stop
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18:40 - 7:35CUN-JNB
29h 55m1 stop
R19 010British Airways
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Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 11
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 16:50JNB-CUN
25h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 10:25CUN-JNB
32h 45m1 stop
R19 790British Airways
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Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Mar 14
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 11:25JNB-CUN
44h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:04 - 18:35CUN-JNB
22h 31m1 stop
R20 970United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Mar 10
Air France Logo
19:20 - 17:45JNB-CUN
29h 25m1 stop
Air France Logo
20:20 - 12:10CUN-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
R21 039Air France
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 16:40CPT-CUN
26h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:04 - 18:00CUN-CPT
20h 56m1 stop
R21 074United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 13
Air France Logo
19:20 - 20:20JNB-CUN
32h 00m2 stops
Air France Logo
16:34 - 12:10CUN-JNB
36h 36m2 stops
R22 704Air France
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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 21
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 16:00JNB-MEX
49h 40m2 stops
Emirates Logo
19:40 - 16:35MEX-JNB
36h 55m2 stops
R24 386Emirates
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 16:00JNB-MEX
49h 40m2 stops
Emirates Logo
19:40 - 10:25MEX-JNB
30h 45m2 stops
R27 057Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Mexico

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Mexico?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Mexico, 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 from South Africa to Mexico is May, when tickets cost R20 657 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R29 763 and R25 895 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Mexico?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Mexico, 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 on a flight from South Africa to Mexico, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR12 540
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Mexico City

FAQs - booking Mexico flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Mexico?

    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 from South Africa to Mexico.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Mexico?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Mexico 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 from South Africa to Mexico?

    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 from South Africa to Mexico up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mexico is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R23 178. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are R25 832 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico is generally at night, when retur flights cost R22 420 on average. Morning departures are around 33% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mexico is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R33 766.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Mexico

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Mexico

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Mexico? 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 3375 reviews
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
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Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025DPS - DXB
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Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

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.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

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

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

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

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

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.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

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

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

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

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

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

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

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.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

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

The flight was operated by Lufthansa. You can't expect much from them anymore. They have a talent in getting something wrong.

It is a wonderful airline. The cabin crews were friendly and the food as well as the service the were excellent.

Economy seats felt more cramped than other flights we have taken.7 hr, painful sitting hours 6 and 7. Web site difficult to deal with. Originally put in for 1 special meal due to type 2. Meal was awful. Tried to change selection to standard for return flight, on app and website, unable to complete that action.

I was a bit disappointed that checked in luggage was not included in the ticket. That should be a standard thing for most international flights.

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

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

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

Boarding market okay just because of the delay we had, but not related to the crew in any way…

The decided to just remove our booking without telling us. It ended up costing us thousands

Economy seats are so small and compacted so close together that comfort is negatively affected, especially on long flights. However that is due to aircraft design, not anything the airline can do about it.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

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