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$825+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — JNB
Sep 8 — Sep 151
Tue 9/8
Tue 9/15
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 August 9, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Fri 9/117:10 am -
1 stop27h 20m
Sun 9/2010:00 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 8/7$1,211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sat 10/174:40 am -
2 stops26h 40m
Fri 10/308:50 pm -
2 stops27h 00m
Deal found 8/7$1,211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/147:05 am -
1 stop26h 45m
Fri 9/258:05 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 8/5$1,213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sun 11/18:10 am -
1 stop26h 25m
Sun 11/1510:00 pm -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 8/8$1,215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Mon 9/74:40 am -
2 stops26h 40m
Sat 9/197:50 pm -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 8/6$1,216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 8/257:10 am -
1 stop27h 20m
Tue 9/810:25 am -
2 stops41h 50m
Deal found 8/4$1,221
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/174:40 am -
2 stops29h 50m
Mon 8/243:05 pm -
2 stops35h 40m
Deal found 8/7$1,222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Fri 9/114:40 am -
2 stops29h 50m
Sat 9/1910:25 am -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 8/5$1,224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/77:10 am -
1 stop27h 20m
Mon 9/143:05 pm -
2 stops35h 40m
Deal found 8/8$1,226
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sat 9/192:15 pm -
2 stops44h 15m
Thu 10/110:25 am -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 8/7$1,227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 8/268:15 am -
2 stops27h 25m
Mon 9/711:15 pm -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 8/4$1,260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/138:45 am -
1 stop22h 35m
Thu 8/277:50 pm -
2 stops35h 20m
Deal found 8/5$1,263

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 August 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,210
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$825
(Virgin Atlantic)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,924
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. 13% potential increase in price ($235 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 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 August 9, 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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Cheapest round-trip

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - CPT Cape Town Intl

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 1/24

11:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/14

8:50 pm-5:05 am

2 stops40h 15m

$1,210

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - CPT Cape Town Intl

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 1/24

8:40 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/14

8:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,210

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 9/11

5:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,211
Quickest round-trip

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - CPT Cape Town Intl

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/7

8:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/19

7:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,213

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - CPT Cape Town Intl

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 9/20

6:30 am-5:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/27

8:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,213

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - CPT Cape Town Intl

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/14

8:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/26

7:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,216

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 9/11

4:40 am-6:30 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/19

10:25 am-11:45 am

2 stops33h 20m

$1,224

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/7

7:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

3:05 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,226

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - CPT Cape Town Intl

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

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/21

8:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/28

7:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,321

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Mexico City with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to South Africa (average of $1,170). Flying from Mexico City to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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.

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 23h. Fly via United Airlines or Delta 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to South Africa (average of $1,170). Flying from Mexico City to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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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