How long is the flight from Mexico to South Africa?

On average, it takes 20h 50m to fly from Mexico to South Africa if you fly out of Mexico City (the most popular airport in Mexico) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Guadalajara and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 28h 50m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Mexico to South Africa?

United Airlines, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular carriers operating from Mexico to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Mexico to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Mexico to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Mexico to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Mexico to South Africa is 1 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Mexico to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Mexico to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7:51 - 17:10

CUN

CPT

26h 19m2 stops

19:50 - 19:19

CPT

CUN

30h 29m2 stops

R16 147United Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, May 4

12:25 - 18:00

MEX

CPT

45h 35m2 stops

20:50 - 21:50

CPT

MEX

33h 00m1 stop

R16 394United Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 24

10:05 - 18:00

MEX

CPT

23h 55m2 stops

20:50 - 19:35

CPT

MEX

30h 45m2 stops

R16 427United Airlines

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

8:40 - 19:15

MEX

CPT

26h 35m1 stop

21:30 - 20:50

CPT

MEX

31h 20m1 stop

R16 443Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

14:10 - 19:15

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21h 05m1 stop

21:30 - 20:50

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MEX

31h 20m1 stop

R16 460Delta

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

23:05 - 12:10

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29h 05m1 stop

19:20 - 17:25

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MEX

30h 05m1 stop

R16 889Air France

Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 25

23:05 - 12:10

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29h 05m1 stop

19:20 - 20:55

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33h 35m1 stop

R16 905Air France

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23

12:35 - 19:00

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22h 25m1 stop

19:20 - 20:50

JNB

MEX

33h 30m2 stops

R17 202Delta

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23

8:40 - 22:05

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29h 25m2 stops

19:20 - 20:55

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MEX

33h 35m1 stop

R17 367Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 25

8:40 - 22:05

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JNB

29h 25m2 stops

23:59 - 20:55

JNB

MEX

28h 56m2 stops

R17 895Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 25

Air France flights from Mexico to South Africa

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Air France

Feb 9

MEX23:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

29h 05m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

MEX17:25Mexico City Benito Juarez

R16 889

Air France

Feb 9

MEX23:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

29h 05m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 23

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 35m

1 stop

MEX20:55Mexico City Benito Juarez

R16 905

Air France

Jan 25

MEX23:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

29h 05m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 35m

1 stop

MEX20:55Mexico City Benito Juarez

R17 796

KLM flights from Mexico to South Africa

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KLM

Feb 22

MEX21:50Mexico City Benito Juarez

30h 20m

2 stops

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 1

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 20m

2 stops

MEX19:40Mexico City Benito Juarez

R21 441

KLM

Feb 15

MEX21:50Mexico City Benito Juarez

30h 20m

2 stops

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 28

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 41m

1 stop

MEX19:40Mexico City Benito Juarez

R22 067

KLM

Feb 15

MEX8:40Mexico City Benito Juarez

29h 25m

2 stops

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 28

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 41m

1 stop

MEX19:40Mexico City Benito Juarez

R22 183

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7:51-17:10

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19:50-19:19

2 stops30h 29m

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Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/2

12:25-18:00

2 stops45h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

20:50-21:50

1 stop33h 00m

R16 394

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 18/1

10:05-18:00

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

20:50-19:35

2 stops30h 45m

R16 427

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 18/1

8:40-19:15

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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21:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

R16 443

Mexico CityCape Town

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Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 18/1

14:10-19:15

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

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21:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

R16 460

Mexico CityJohannesburg

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MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/2

23:05-12:10

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:20-17:25

1 stop30h 05m

R16 889

Mexico CityJohannesburg

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MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/2

23:05-12:10

1 stop29h 05m

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19:20-20:55

1 stop33h 35m

R16 905

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/2

12:35-19:00

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:20-20:50

2 stops33h 30m

R17 202

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/2

8:40-22:05

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

19:20-20:55

1 stop33h 35m

R17 367

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/2

8:40-22:05

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

23:59-20:55

2 stops28h 56m

R17 895

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Mexico is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 627, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until November to fly from Mexico, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R20 303.

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The fastest flight from Mexico to South Africa takes 20h 50m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Mexico to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Mexico to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Mexico to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Mexico to South Africa is 1 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Mexico to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Mexico to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa 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 South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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