What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mexico City to Cape Town round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,149), Delta ($1,201), and Air France ($1,289) offers the cheapest pricing from Mexico City to Cape Town. United Airlines is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town one-way?

$548 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Delta, with prices starting from $727 and $807, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mexico City to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 40%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Users have found that booking a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town at least 15 days early can save you up to 208% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 15 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Mexico City to Cape Town for as little as $1,387 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,650 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Mexico City. Prices for February average $1,558 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $990. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September. Opting for a February flight can save you 19% on your journey compared to booking in September

Can I find deals for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Mexico City to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mexico City to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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mar. 8/127:30 amMEX - CPT

2 stops49h 40mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/17:50 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,149

lun. 9/228:05 amMEX - CPT

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

mar. 10/78:00 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,192

jue. 11/277:55 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop26h 50mAir France

sáb. 12/138:50 amCPT - MEX

1 stop40h 35mAir France

Deal found 7/30

$1,289

mar. 11/258:40 amMEX - CPT

2 stops43h 25mDelta

sáb. 12/1311:45 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops46h 15mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$1,486

mié. 8/278:05 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop41h 20mKLM

mié. 9/1011:15 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop26h 44mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$1,549

lun. 8/113:20 amMEX - CPT

2 stops48h 30mTurkish Airlines

lun. 9/14:35 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop46h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,717

mié. 8/276:45 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops38h 05mEmirates

mié. 9/176:25 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops52h 40mEmirates

Deal found 7/29

$1,841

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mar. 8/127:30 amMEX - CPT

2 stops49h 40mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/17:50 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,149

lun. 9/228:05 amMEX - CPT

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

mar. 10/78:00 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,192

dom. 1/188:40 amMEX - CPT

1 stop26h 35mDelta

dom. 1/259:30 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop23h 25mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$1,201

jue. 11/277:55 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop26h 50mAir France

sáb. 12/138:50 amCPT - MEX

1 stop40h 35mAir France

Deal found 7/30

$1,289

mié. 8/278:05 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop41h 20mKLM

mié. 9/1011:15 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop26h 44mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$1,549

lun. 8/113:20 amMEX - CPT

2 stops48h 30mTurkish Airlines

lun. 9/14:35 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop46h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,717

mié. 8/276:45 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops38h 05mEmirates

mié. 9/176:25 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops52h 40mEmirates

Deal found 7/29

$1,841

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jue. 7/3110:55 amMEX - CPT

2 stops40h 05mBritish Airways

dom. 8/106:55 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/29

$8,046

lun. 8/113:20 amMEX - CPT

2 stops48h 30mTurkish Airlines

lun. 9/14:35 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop46h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,717

mar. 8/127:30 amMEX - CPT

2 stops49h 40mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/17:50 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,149

mar. 8/128:05 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop41h 20mMultiple Airlines

lun. 9/111:00 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,498

mar. 8/126:50 amMEX - CPT

2 stops30h 35mDelta

lun. 9/111:00 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops52h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$1,837

mié. 8/278:05 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop41h 20mKLM

mié. 9/1011:15 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop26h 44mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$1,549

mié. 8/276:45 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops38h 05mEmirates

mié. 9/176:25 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops52h 40mEmirates

Deal found 7/29

$1,841

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dom. 8/105:05 amMEX - CPT

2 stops50h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$548

mar. 10/148:05 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop25h 50mKLM

Deal found 7/30

$727

mar. 10/1412:50 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops33h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$807

lun. 8/113:20 amMEX - CPT

2 stops48h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,213

jue. 10/166:45 pmMEX - CPT

3 stops65h 10mEmirates

Deal found 7/30

$1,593

mar. 11/1112:25 amMEX - CPT

2 stops50h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/29

$1,675

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Mexico City Benito Juarez

mar. 8/12

7:30 am-5:10 pm

2 stops49h 40m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/1

7:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops27h 50m

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Mexico City Benito Juarez

lun. 9/22

8:05 am-9:45 am

2 stops41h 40m

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mar. 10/7

8:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,192

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MEX - CPT

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dom. 1/18

8:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 1/25

9:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,201

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MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

jue. 11/27

7:55 pm-6:45 am

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 12/13

8:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop40h 35m

$1,289

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

mié. 8/27

8:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/10

11:15 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$1,549

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

lun. 8/11

3:20 am-11:50 am

2 stops48h 30m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/1

4:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop46h 30m

$1,717

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

mié. 8/27

6:45 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/17

6:25 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops52h 40m

$1,841

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

dom. 8/10

5:05 am-3:20 pm

2 stops50h 15m

$548

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

mar. 10/14

8:05 pm-5:55 am

1 stop25h 50m

$727

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

mar. 10/14

12:50 pm-5:55 am

2 stops33h 05m

$807

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico City to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Mexico City to Cape Town is 14 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEX to CPT?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Mexico City to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, and KLM from Mexico City to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,465 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,607 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mexico City to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,149), Delta ($1,201), and Air France ($1,289) offers the cheapest pricing from Mexico City to Cape Town. United Airlines is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town one-way?
$548 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Delta, with prices starting from $727 and $807, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Mexico City to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mexico City to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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