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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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — JNB
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$997
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$549
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,318
From Mexico City Benito Juarez to South Africa
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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 September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/147:50 amMEX - CPT
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/158:50 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$997
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/1610:05 amMEX - CPT
2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/238:50 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops45h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,055
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/111:25 amMEX - CPT
2 stops46h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/86:45 pmCPT - MEX
2 stops37h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/18:05 amMEX - JNB
2 stops50h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/57:45 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops53h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,267
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 11/219:50 pmMEX - JNB
1 stop40h 15mKLM
Sat 12/611:59 pmJNB - MEX
1 stop27h 41mKLM
Deal found 9/16$1,416
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/19:35 pmMEX - JNB
1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/57:40 pmJNB - MEX
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,564
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/1511:15 amMEX - JNB
1 stop24h 25mDelta
Wed 10/226:50 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops32h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/17$1,569
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/198:45 amMEX - JNB
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/237:00 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/184:40 amMEX - JNB
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/237:00 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops36h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,579
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:50 pmMEX - JNB
1 stop28h 45mLufthansa
Tue 9/237:00 pmJNB - MEX
2 stops34h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$1,607

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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 September 17, 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

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 11/16

10:05 am-11:00 am

2 stops40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/23

8:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,055

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/1

8:05 am-6:35 pm

2 stops50h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

7:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops53h 00m

$1,267

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/1

8:05 am-6:00 pm

2 stops49h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/8

6:45 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,366

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 10/31

12:50 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

9:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops68h 20m

$1,513

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/1

9:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

7:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,564

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 10/15

11:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/22

6:50 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,569

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/1

3:50 pm-5:50 am

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/8

7:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop45h 00m

$1,593

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 10/11

1:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/18

6:50 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,788

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 10/15

7:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

7:40 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,872

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 12/14

9:20 am-10:50 am

2 stops41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/10

7:10 pm-3:45 am

1 stop40h 35m

$1,958

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Mexico City to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Mexico City to South Africa as you normally would.

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 September 17, 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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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 24h 25m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Mexico City and South Africa is about 9064 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Mexico City to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Mexico City to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$1,198Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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