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R17 040 Cheap flights to Cancún

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American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 10:45JNB-CUN
46h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:33 - 10:25CUN-JNB
36h 52m2 stops
R17 878American Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21
Delta Logo
21:30 - 15:17CPT-CUN
24h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 - 17:50CUN-CPT
24h 55m1 stop
R20 530Delta
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Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Apr 18
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:20CPT-CUN
22h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:04 - 18:00CUN-CPT
20h 56m1 stop
R20 804United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:20CPT-CUN
22h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:04 - 18:00CUN-CPT
20h 56m1 stop
R20 906United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:20CPT-CUN
22h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:35 - 18:00CUN-CPT
22h 25m2 stops
R20 975United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:45 - 11:35JNB-CUN
41h 50m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 - 14:40CUN-JNB
30h 20m3 stops
R29 119Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 17:40JNB-CUN
34h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 - 14:40CUN-JNB
30h 20m3 stops
R29 153Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, Apr 30
Lufthansa Logo
12:35 - 16:15ELS-CUN
34h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
18:10 - 19:30CUN-ELS
42h 20m2 stops
R37 912Lufthansa
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Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
Lufthansa Logo
12:35 - 16:15ELS-CUN
34h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
18:10 - 19:30CUN-ELS
42h 20m2 stops
R37 946Lufthansa
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Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
Air France Logo
12:35 - 17:55ELS-CUN
36h 20m2 stops
Air France Logo
20:20 - 19:30CUN-ELS
40h 10m2 stops
R41 094Air France
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Sun, Feb 15 - Wed, Feb 18

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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 18 November 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:35-10:45

2 stops46h 10m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

14:33-10:25

2 stops36h 52m

R17 878

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

21:30-15:17

1 stop24h 47m

Cancun

Sat 18/4

9:55-17:50

1 stop24h 55m

R20 530

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

R20 804

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

R20 906

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-12:20

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Tue 27/1

12:35-18:00

2 stops22h 25m

R20 975

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

0:45-11:35

3 stops41h 50m

Cancun

Thu 30/4

1:20-14:40

3 stops30h 20m

R29 118

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

13:55-17:40

2 stops34h 45m

Cancun

Thu 30/4

1:20-14:40

3 stops30h 20m

R29 153

East LondonCancún

ELS - CUN

ELSCUN

East London

Sat 7/3

12:35-16:15

2 stops34h 40m

Cancun

Wed 11/3

18:10-19:30

2 stops42h 20m

R37 912

East LondonCancún

ELS - CUN

ELSCUN

East London

Sat 7/3

12:35-16:15

2 stops34h 40m

Cancun

Wed 11/3

18:10-19:30

2 stops42h 20m

R37 946

East LondonCancún

ELS - CUN

ELSCUN

East London

Sun 15/2

12:35-17:55

2 stops36h 20m

Cancun

Wed 18/2

20:20-19:30

2 stops40h 10m

R41 094

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Cancún flights insights and trends

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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 R19 846.

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 544. 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 R23 898.

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 538. Flights to Cancún are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of R27 371. 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 R22 841 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 R20 616 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 AIRPORTNovember14% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cancún costs on average just R19 692 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember22% more expensiveIt costs about R28 024 for flights to Cancún from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember246% 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 One-Way Price

R17 040

Best Round-Trip Price

R17 878

Fastest flight time

28h 05m

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The best one-way flight price to Cancún from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R17 040 (Cape Town Intl to Cancun).
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The best round-trip flight price to Cancún from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R17 878 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cancun).
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The fastest flight to Cancún from South Africa takes 28h 05m (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 R22 841.

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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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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Cape Town Intl to Cancun Flightsfrom R1 222
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