Which airlines fly to Cancún?

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

United Airlines Flights to Cancún

United Airlines operates around 40 flights into Cancún in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Houston George Bush Intcntl, with the best return United Airlines deal found being R20 076 (Cape Town Intl to Cancún). Users have rated United Airlines 7,4/10 in over 8 997 reviews on momondo.

Air France Flights to Cancún

Another popular choice for flights to Cancún is Air France (7,4/10, 1 482 reviews). Most Air France flights landing in Cancún will be arriving from Mexico City Benito Juarez, but there are 22 Air France flights to Cancún from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Air France deal found on momondo this week was R20 085 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cancún, return).

How long does it take to fly to Cancún?

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 28h 55m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Cancun, then the average flight time is 22h 30m.

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19:35 - 10:45JNB-CUN

46h 10m2 stops

16:25 - 10:25CUN-JNB

35h 00m2 stops

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Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21

22:00 - 13:09JNB-CUN

46h 09m2 stops

14:09 - 7:35CUN-JNB

34h 26m2 stops

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Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21

21:55 - 9:00JNB-CUN

42h 05m1 stop

16:40 - 19:00CUN-JNB

19h 20m1 stop

R20 342Delta

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Sat, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 26

20:50 - 12:20CPT-CUN

22h 30m1 stop

14:04 - 18:00CUN-CPT

20h 56m1 stop

R21 018United Airlines

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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

20:50 - 16:40CPT-CUN

26h 50m1 stop

8:39 - 18:00CUN-CPT

26h 21m2 stops

R21 087United Airlines

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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

13:45 - 16:50JNB-CUN

34h 05m2 stops

13:05 - 10:25CUN-JNB

38h 20m2 stops

R21 347British Airways

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Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22

19:20 - 17:45JNB-CUN

29h 25m1 stop

20:20 - 12:10CUN-JNB

32h 50m1 stop

R23 078Air France

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Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 26

19:20 - 17:45JNB-CUN

29h 25m1 stop

20:20 - 12:10CUN-JNB

32h 50m1 stop

R23 303Air France

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Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 26

13:45 - 14:25JNB-CUN

55h 40m2 stops

12:55 - 8:40CUN-JNB

36h 45m2 stops

R27 371Qatar Airways

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Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 26

13:45 - 14:25JNB-CUN

55h 40m2 stops

12:55 - 8:40CUN-JNB

36h 45m2 stops

R27 631Qatar Airways

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:35-10:45

2 stops46h 10m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

16:25-10:25

2 stops35h 00m

R17 936

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-13:09

2 stops46h 09m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

14:09-7:35

2 stops34h 26m

R18 144

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

21:55-9:00

1 stop42h 05m

Cancun

Thu 26/3

16:40-19:00

1 stop19h 20m

R20 342

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-12:20

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Tue 27/1

14:04-18:00

1 stop20h 56m

R21 018

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-16:40

1 stop26h 50m

Cancun

Tue 27/1

8:39-18:00

2 stops26h 21m

R21 087

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

13:45-16:50

2 stops34h 05m

Cancun

Sun 22/3

13:05-10:25

2 stops38h 20m

R21 347

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Thu 26/3

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R23 078

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Thu 26/3

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R23 303

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

13:45-14:25

2 stops55h 40m

Cancun

Thu 26/3

12:55-8:40

2 stops36h 45m

R27 371

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

13:45-14:25

2 stops55h 40m

Cancun

Thu 26/3

12:55-8:40

2 stops36h 45m

R27 631

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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 083.

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 789. 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 184.

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 772. Flights to Cancún are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of R27 698. 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 167 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 225 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	November	14% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cancún costs on average just R20 048 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	21% more expensive	It costs about R28 237 for flights to Cancún from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	292% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Cancún from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

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Best Round-Trip Price	R17 936
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 R17 936 (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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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 167.

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.

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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 083.

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