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

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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.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Cancún?

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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.

Question 4

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

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Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Cancún. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

Question 5

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

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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 650.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near Cancún?

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

Question 7

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Cancún?

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Tulum Intl Airport has an average price of R3 716 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Cancún. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

Question 8

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Cancún?

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Users booking trips to Cancún from Mexico City found flights 58% cheaper than the average price of flights to Cancún. To find the cheapest price to Cancún from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Question 9

Which airlines fly to Cancún?

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For flights from South Africa to Cancún, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as British Airways, United Airlines, Air France and KLM. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.

Question 10

KLM Flights to Cancún

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KLM operates around 13 flights into Cancún in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, with the best return KLM deal found being R19 177 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cancún). Users have rated KLM 7,8/10 in over 1 381 reviews on momondo.

Question 11

United Airlines Flights to Cancún

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Another popular choice for flights to Cancún is United Airlines (7,4/10, 8 922 reviews). Most United Airlines flights landing in Cancún will be arriving from Houston George Bush Intcntl, but there are 49 United Airlines flights to Cancún from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best United Airlines deal found on momondo this week was R20 569 (Cape Town Intl to Cancún, return).

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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As of August 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights to Cancun Airport.

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

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If you’re not able to fly to Cancún in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Cancún during March average around R20 807.

Question 17

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

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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 650 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 R22 208 on momondo.

Question 18

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

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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 R20 258. Flights to Cancún are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of R28 379. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 19

How long does it take to fly to Cancún?

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The flight from South Africa to Cancún depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Cancun (the most popular airport in Cancún), then the flight time is 25h 50m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Cancun, then the average flight time is 28h.

Question 20

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

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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 R21 300. 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 778.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	February	15% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cancún costs on average just R20 222 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	18% more expensive	It costs about R28 133 for flights to Cancún from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	321% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Cancún from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R11 459
Best Round-Trip Price	R18 803
Fastest flight time	20h 30m
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