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$602+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — JNB
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
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 April 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 10/264:45 pm
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops65h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 11/87:45 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops41h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,160
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/2312:50 pm
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 11/183:05 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops38h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,168
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 11/87:05 am
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop27h 30m
Delta
Mon 11/308:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops27h 45m
Delta
Deal found 4/25$1,205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 11/59:40 am
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 2/38:50 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops30h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Tue 9/18:45 am
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops49h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 9/97:00 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops41h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,213
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:05 pm
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/136:50 pm
JNB
-
MEX
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,236
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:05 pm
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/86:50 pm
JNB
-
MEX
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,237
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:05 pm
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop41h 20m
KLM
Thu 6/1111:15 pm
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop26h 44m
KLM
Deal found 4/28$1,243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 9/117:05 am
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 35m
Delta
Wed 1/1311:59 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops29h 56m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$1,265
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:05 pm
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop41h 15m
KLM
Sat 6/136:50 pm
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 09m
KLM
Deal found 4/25$1,269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 8/152:15 pm
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops42h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 8/258:00 pm
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops51h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,311
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/910:05 pm
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1611:15 pm
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,312

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 April 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,168
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$602
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,545
From Mexico City Benito Juarez to South Africa
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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 April 28, 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 CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 9/23

12:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/18

3:05 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,168

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 6/9

10:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

11:15 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$1,397

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 6/11

10:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/23

11:15 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$1,449

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 6/11

10:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/23

11:15 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,480

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 9/1

10:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

11:15 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,605
Quickest round-trip

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 6/12

8:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/30

11:15 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,607

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 5/26

6:30 am-6:30 pm

2 stops52h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

7:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops45h 35m

$1,619

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 9/1

10:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

11:15 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$1,639

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/14

8:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/26

5:55 pm-10:45 am

2 stops48h 50m

$1,644

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 8/28

10:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/6

11:15 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,657

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Mexico City to South Africa, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 $1,283). 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 41h 15m. Fly via KLM or United Airlines 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, 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 $1,283). 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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