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$611+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — CPT
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town

Best flights from Mexico City to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/188:40 amMEX - CPT
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 2/29:30 pmCPT - MEX
1 stop31h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/13$995
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/182:10 pmMEX - CPT
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Mon 2/29:30 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/13$999
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/194:40 pmMEX - CPT
2 stops62h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/58:00 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,103
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/188:40 amMEX - CPT
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Sun 1/259:30 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/13$999
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/276:10 amMEX - CPT
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/38:50 pmCPT - MEX
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,105
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/1810:05 amMEX - CPT
2 stops46h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/258:50 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops30h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/229:40 amMEX - CPT
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/268:50 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:40 amMEX - CPT
1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/67:50 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,263

Find flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (MEX) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$995
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$611
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,370
Provider with most accurate pricing for Mexico City Benito Juarez-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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From Mexico City Benito Juarez to Cape Town Intl
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One-way flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico City to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 1/18

8:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$995

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 1/18

2:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$999

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 1/18

8:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

9:30 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$999

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 5/19

4:40 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops62h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/5

8:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,103

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 1/27

6:10 am-6:00 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

8:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,105

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 1/18

10:05 am-4:10 pm

2 stops46h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

8:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,207

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 1/22

9:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

8:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,209

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 3/23

8:40 am-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/6

7:50 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,263

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 1/23

6:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops50h 00m

$611

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 1/23

9:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$813

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Compare providers for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Mexico City-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Mexico City-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Mexico City-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Mexico City-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Mexico City-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Mexico City with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Mexico City to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town (average of $535). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Mexico City to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mexico City to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

    Departing from Mexico City to Cape Town will take you 21h 05m. Mexico City and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8514 mi.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town (average of $535). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). 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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