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$571+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) to South Africa

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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — JNB
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Mexico City to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 11/1111:00 am
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 11/248:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops47h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,042
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 10/2710:00 am
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 11/108:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops33h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,043
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/278:45 am
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 5/47:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop23h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/234:40 pm
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops41h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 5/810:25 am
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops41h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,052
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/26:30 am
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 4/193:05 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops37h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,053
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 4/89:05 am
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 35m
Delta
Thu 4/236:00 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops35h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$1,086
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/213:45 pm
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Tue 4/286:00 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops33h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$1,093
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 8/244:40 am
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 9/48:00 pm
CPT
-
MEX
3 stops56h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,093
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 10/268:40 am
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 11/97:45 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops58h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,098
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/278:05 pm
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/311:45 pm
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,102
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/128:45 am
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 6/23:05 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops37h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,104
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 9/104:40 pm
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops62h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 9/278:00 pm
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop32h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,104

Find flight deals from Mexico City to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Mexico City to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,042
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$571
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,312
From Mexico City Benito Juarez to South Africa
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One-way flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($209 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico City to South Africa 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 4/20

4:40 am-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/27

7:50 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,042

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 4/23

4:40 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/8

10:25 am-8:15 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,052

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 4/21

11:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

6:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,093

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 4/8

9:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

6:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,101

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 5/12

8:45 am-6:30 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

3:05 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$1,104

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 4/8

12:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

3:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops28h 40m

$1,233
Quickest round-trip

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 4/23

8:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/27

7:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,245

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 8/24

6:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

8:00 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,313

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 5/31

10:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

11:15 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$1,346

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 5/31

10:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

11:15 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,377

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico City to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to South Africa?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to South Africa (average of $535). Flying from Mexico City to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,425). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from Mexico City to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Mexico City to South Africa?

    For a flight from Mexico City to South Africa, you will be flying from Benito Juarez. Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) is just 5.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Mexico City to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Mexico City to South Africa in 22h 35m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Mexico City and South Africa is about 8514 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mexico City to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Mexico City to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Mexico City to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to South Africa (average of $535). Flying from Mexico City to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,425). 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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DeltaCheapest$1,046Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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