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$825+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — CPT
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Mexico City to Cape Town
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 August 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/148:45 am
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 9/267:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops30h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/124:40 am
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 9/197:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops52h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/282:15 pm
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops66h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 10/227:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop30h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/74:40 am
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 9/197:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop23h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,212
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/148:05 pm
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/2512:15 am
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/145:15 pm
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops63h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 9/305:55 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops46h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/117:10 am
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop26h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 9/287:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop23h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/278:45 am
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 9/35:55 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops34h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,269
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/116:15 am
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/287:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,274

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 August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,206
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$825
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,199
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 1/22

11:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/12

8:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,207

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 9/12

8:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/19

7:50 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops52h 25m

$1,208

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/28

2:15 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops66h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/22

7:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,209

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 1/19

9:05 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

8:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,216

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 1/16

5:50 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops62h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/6

8:50 pm-5:05 am

2 stops40h 15m

$1,216

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 1/15

11:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/7

8:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,227
Quickest round-trip

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 9/11

7:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

7:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,267
Cheapest one-way

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 8/9

7:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$825

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 9/1

2:10 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops43h 00m

$826

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 1/20

9:05 am-4:10 pm

2 stops47h 05m

$827

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Mexico City-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $1,146). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,544). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Mexico City to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,068 and $1,455 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,206 on United Airlines (Jan 19-Feb 9).

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 23h. 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 $1,146). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,544). 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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Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

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