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$549+ 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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — JNB
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to South Africa

Best flights from Mexico City to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Mexico City to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 2/92:10 pmMEX - CPT
1 stop21h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 2/169:30 pmCPT - MEX
1 stop31h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/26$996
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 2/910:10 amMEX - CPT
2 stops25h 05mDelta
Mon 2/169:30 pmCPT - MEX
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/26$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 1/269:40 amMEX - CPT
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/28:50 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$999
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1011:05 pmMEX - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAir France
Tue 2/177:20 pmJNB - MEX
1 stop30h 05mAir France
Deal found 12/27$1,080
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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
Sun 1/259:30 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/26$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 1/179:40 amMEX - CPT
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/288:50 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops30h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 2/210:10 amMEX - CPT
2 stops25h 05mDelta
Mon 2/169:30 pmCPT - MEX
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/27$999
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 1/185:45 amMEX - CPT
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/258:50 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops33h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,101
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 2/1012:35 pmMEX - JNB
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Tue 2/177:20 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops33h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/27$1,047
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 1/216:10 amMEX - CPT
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/38:50 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,103
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 1/254:35 pmMEX - CPT
2 stops29h 35mDelta
Sun 2/19:30 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/26$1,061
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 1/229:05 amMEX - JNB
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/267:45 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops36h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 1/155:45 pmMEX - JNB
2 stops40h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/197:45 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 2/154:30 pmMEX - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Sat 2/287:20 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops33h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/26$1,403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 2/57:50 amMEX - JNB
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/97:45 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 3/309:05 amMEX - JNB
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Sun 4/129:55 pmJNB - MEX
1 stop31h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/25$1,521
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 1/77:50 amMEX - JNB
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/227:45 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,513

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 December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$996
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$549
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,885
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. 10% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to South Africa that are best for you.

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Mexico City

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/9

2:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/16

9:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$996

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/9

10:10 am-7:15 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/16

9:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$998

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

Sun 1/25

9:30 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$998

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 1/26

9:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

8:50 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$999

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 1/17

9:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/28

8:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$999

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/2

10:10 am-7:15 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/16

9:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$999

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 2/10

12:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

7:20 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,047

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 1/25

4:35 pm-6:10 am

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,061

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 2/10

11:05 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

7:20 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,080

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 1/18

5:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

8:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,101

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Deals found on 12/26

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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 $1,362). 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 December 28, 2025.
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
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • 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 21h 05m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Delta, or United Airlines 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 $1,362). 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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Top airline flying from Mexico City to South Africa

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DeltaCheapest$1,198Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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