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

Departing from Mexico City to Cape Town will take you 40h 55m. Mexico City and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8514 mi.

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 171% 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 $1,047 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 $1,591 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $991. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a February flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in January

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?

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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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or April, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Average price	$1,752

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

Sun 11/1610:05 amMEX - CPT

2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/238:50 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops45h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$1,056

Wed 11/127:50 amMEX - CPT

2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/179:30 amCPT - MEX

2 stops45h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,368

Tue 9/303:30 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/307:55 amCPT - MEX

1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,437

Wed 11/1212:30 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop22h 45mDelta

Mon 11/179:30 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop31h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$1,513

Fri 11/1412:25 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops43h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/156:45 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops49h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$1,617

Mon 10/208:45 amMEX - CPT

1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/318:50 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops48h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$1,705

Sun 10/128:40 amMEX - CPT

2 stops28h 30mDelta

Sun 10/198:05 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop23h 45mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$1,761

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Sun 11/1610:05 amMEX - CPT

2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/238:50 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,056

Sun 1/188:40 amMEX - CPT

1 stop26h 35mDelta

Sun 1/259:30 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops27h 00mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$1,201

Sun 1/1810:05 amMEX - CPT

2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/256:45 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops49h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$1,111

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Tue 9/303:30 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/307:55 amCPT - MEX

1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,437

Wed 10/88:05 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop41h 20mKLM

Wed 10/1511:15 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop26h 44mKLM

Deal found 9/15

$1,800

Wed 10/89:00 amMEX - CPT

2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/154:35 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop46h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$1,825

Wed 10/88:40 amMEX - CPT

2 stops28h 45mDelta

Wed 10/1511:15 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops52h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$1,847

Sun 10/128:40 amMEX - CPT

2 stops28h 30mDelta

Sun 10/198:05 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop23h 45mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$1,761

Sun 10/124:40 amMEX - CPT

2 stops50h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/198:00 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops52h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$1,905

Mon 10/138:05 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop41h 20mKLM

Mon 10/2011:00 pmCPT - MEX

1 stop26h 59mKLM

Deal found 9/13

$1,877

Mon 10/208:45 amMEX - CPT

1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/318:50 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops48h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$1,705

Mon 10/206:45 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops56h 50mEmirates

Fri 10/311:40 pmCPT - MEX

2 stops34h 20mEmirates

Deal found 9/12

$1,912

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Mon 9/228:45 amMEX - CPT

1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$611

Tue 9/234:40 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops62h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$617

Thu 1/1512:25 pmMEX - CPT

2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$661

Sat 9/208:05 amMEX - CPT

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$662

Sat 9/208:45 amMEX - CPT

1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$680

Wed 11/122:10 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop21h 05mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$715

Sun 9/213:30 pmMEX - CPT

1 stop42h 20mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$787

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8:50 pm-9:50 pm

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2 stops50h 40m

$614

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Mon 9/22

8:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$614

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Tue 9/23

4:40 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops62h 40m

$617

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MEX - CPT

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Thu 1/15

12:25 pm-11:00 am

2 stops38h 35m

$661

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Sat 9/20

8:05 am-9:45 am

2 stops41h 40m

$662

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MEX - CPT

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Sat 9/20

4:40 am-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$683

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Wed 11/12

8:40 am-7:15 pm

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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.

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How long is the flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?
Departing from Mexico City to Cape Town will take you 40h 55m. 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, 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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