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R12 065 Cheap flights to Cancún

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Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
30h 45m1 stop Madrid Barajas
Air Europa Logo
20:40 - 9:50CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas
R18 898Air Europa
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 21:13CPT  Cape Town Intl-CUN Cancun
57h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
British Airways Logo
11:50 - 12:10CUN  Cancun-CPT Cape Town Intl
41h 20m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R20 464British Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 20:41CPT  Cape Town Intl-CUN Cancun
56h 46m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
British Airways Logo
13:12 - 8:05CUN  Cancun-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 53m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R20 755British Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
30h 45m1 stop Madrid Barajas
Air Europa Logo
20:40 - 9:50CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas
R20 852Air Europa
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 15:12CPT  Cape Town Intl-CUN Cancun
26h 12m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
15:43 - 16:10CUN  Cancun-CPT Cape Town Intl
41h 27m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R21 062United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 19:19CPT  Cape Town Intl-CUN Cancun
30h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 16:10CUN  Cancun-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 25m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R21 062United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
48h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:09 - 4:00CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 51m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl
R25 277Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
48h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
10:59 - 9:10CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl
R26 004Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
Air France Logo
18:50 - 19:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
32h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Air France Logo
12:58 - 10:20CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 22m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
R26 343Air France
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
Air France Logo
19:40 - 18:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CUN Cancun
29h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
18:32 - 11:25CUN  Cancun-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 53m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Paris Charles de Gaulle
R34 209Air France
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 6

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

18:55-18:40

1 stop30h 45m

Cancun

Thu 1/10

20:40-9:50

1 stop30h 10m

R18 898

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

18:55-21:13

2 stops57h 18m

Cancun

Mon 8/2

11:50-12:10

2 stops41h 20m

R20 464

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

18:55-20:41

2 stops56h 46m

Cancun

Mon 8/2

13:12-8:05

2 stops35h 53m

R20 755

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

18:55-18:40

1 stop30h 45m

Cancun

Tue 13/10

20:40-9:50

1 stop30h 10m

R20 852

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:00-15:12

1 stop26h 12m

Cancun

Fri 23/10

15:43-16:10

2 stops41h 27m

R21 062

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:00-19:19

2 stops30h 19m

Cancun

Fri 23/10

8:45-16:10

2 stops48h 25m

R21 062

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:55-14:45

2 stops48h 50m

Cancun

Mon 19/10

14:09-4:00

2 stops30h 51m

R25 277

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:55-14:45

2 stops48h 50m

Cancun

Sun 18/10

10:59-9:10

2 stops39h 11m

R26 004

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

18:50-19:50

2 stops32h 00m

Cancun

Thu 1/10

12:58-10:20

2 stops38h 22m

R26 343

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

19:40-18:25

1 stop29h 45m

Cancun

Wed 6/1

18:32-11:25

2 stops33h 53m

R34 209

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you’re not able to fly to Cancún in January, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Cancún during May average around R20 141.

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 R22 250 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 R18 203 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Cancun

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Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cancún
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTJanuary16% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cancún costs on average just R18 865 in January
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember17% more expensiveIt costs about R26 230 for flights to Cancún from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTJune600% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Cancún from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June than any other month

Cheap Cancún flight deals and tips

Summary info about Cancún flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R12 065

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 898

Fastest flight time

55h 40m

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The best one-way flight price to Cancún from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 065 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cancun).
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The best return flight price to Cancún from South Africa in the last 5 days is R18 898 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cancun).
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The fastest flight to Cancún from South Africa takes 55h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cancun).
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March has the highest demand for flights to Cancún, with a 22% 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 26 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 R22 250.

Is there an alternative airport near Cancún?

Cozumel Intl 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 August 2026, there are 5 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
Isla Mujeres
Playa del Carmen

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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