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R18 169 Cheap flights to Cancún

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American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:45JNB-CUN
29h 45m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:30 - 7:35CUN-JNB
32h 05m2 stops
R18 169American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 11:04JNB-CUN
44h 04m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:52 - 7:35CUN-JNB
35h 43m2 stops
R18 203American Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:09JNB-CUN
45h 09m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:25 - 10:25CUN-JNB
35h 00m2 stops
R18 255American Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 16:50JNB-CUN
25h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
17:23 - 7:35CUN-JNB
31h 12m2 stops
R20 024British Airways
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 16:40CPT-CUN
26h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:04 - 18:00CUN-CPT
20h 56m1 stop
R20 960United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 16:40CPT-CUN
26h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:04 - 18:00CUN-CPT
20h 56m1 stop
R20 977United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Air France Logo
19:20 - 17:45JNB-CUN
29h 25m1 stop
Air France Logo
20:20 - 12:10CUN-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
R21 081Air France
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 14:09JNB-CUN
32h 24m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:20 - 10:00CUN-JNB
36h 40m2 stops
R27 808Qatar Airways
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Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 9
Air France Logo
19:20 - 17:45JNB-CUN
29h 25m1 stop
Air France Logo
20:40 - 21:20CUN-JNB
41h 40m2 stops
R27 964Air France
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Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 9
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 16:50JNB-CUN
25h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 10:25CUN-JNB
32h 45m1 stop
R39 250British Airways
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Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 8

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Locate flights to Cancun that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 8 November 2025.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-20:45

2 stops29h 45m

Cancun

Mon 23/2

16:30-7:35

2 stops32h 05m

R18 169

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-11:04

2 stops44h 04m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

12:52-7:35

2 stops35h 43m

R18 203

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-12:09

2 stops45h 09m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

16:25-10:25

2 stops35h 00m

R18 255

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-16:50

1 stop25h 50m

Cancun

Mon 23/2

17:23-7:35

2 stops31h 12m

R20 024

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-16:40

1 stop26h 50m

Cancun

Tue 27/1

14:04-18:00

1 stop20h 56m

R20 960

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-16:40

1 stop26h 50m

Cancun

Tue 27/1

14:04-18:00

1 stop20h 56m

R20 977

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Mon 23/2

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R21 081

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

12:45-14:09

2 stops32h 24m

Cancun

Thu 9/4

14:20-10:00

2 stops36h 40m

R27 808

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Thu 9/4

20:40-21:20

2 stops41h 40m

R27 964

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-16:50

1 stop25h 50m

Cancun

Sun 8/2

18:40-10:25

1 stop32h 45m

R39 250

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you’re not able to fly to Cancún in November, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Cancún during June average around R20 110.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cancún from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R20 817. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cancún on Saturday is R24 217.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cancún is in the afternoon. Flights from South Africa to Cancún during this time can be as low as R19 799. Flights to Cancún are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of R27 736. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cancún from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cancún for around R23 199 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cancún from South Africa for as low as R21 254 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Cancun

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTNovember14% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cancún costs on average just R20 076 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember21% more expensiveIt costs about R28 276 for flights to Cancún from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember292% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Cancún from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Cancún flight deals and tips

Summary info about Cancún flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 169

Fastest flight time

22h 30m

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The best round-trip flight price to Cancún from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R18 169 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cancun).
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The fastest flight to Cancún from South Africa takes 22h 30m (Cape Town Intl to Cancun).
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August has the highest demand for flights to Cancún, with a 4% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Cancún

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 74 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Cancún. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R23 199.

Is there an alternative airport near Cancún?

Cozumel Airport or Tulum Intl Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Cancún.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Cancun Airport?

Prices for flights to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Cancun Airport?

As of November 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights to Cancun Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Cancun Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Cancun Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cancun Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cancun Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Travelling to a place near Cancún?

Book flights to Cancún if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Cancún?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Cancún with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Cancún with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to Cancún?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Cancún by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Cancún right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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