How long is the flight from Mexico to South Africa?

On average, it takes 26h 45m 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 Air France 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 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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15:20 - 16:10MEX-CPT

40h 50m2 stops

20:50 - 22:30CPT-MEX

33h 40m2 stops

R17 447United Airlines

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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Dec 15

8:45 - 15:20MEX-CPT

22h 35m1 stop

19:50 - 11:45CPT-MEX

23h 55m1 stop

R18 290United Airlines

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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 22

14:10 - 19:00MEX-JNB

20h 50m1 stop

21:55 - 21:45JNB-MEX

31h 50m1 stop

R21 101Delta

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Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Mar 4

14:10 - 19:15MEX-CPT

21h 05m1 stop

21:30 - 12:55CPT-MEX

23h 25m1 stop

R21 101Delta

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Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

19:45 - 10:30MEX-JNB

30h 45m2 stops

20:15 - 18:05JNB-MEX

29h 50m2 stops

R21 997SWISS

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Mon, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 13

23:05 - 11:50MEX-JNB

28h 45m1 stop

19:40 - 17:25JNB-MEX

29h 45m1 stop

R22 454Air France

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 11

8:40 - 22:05MEX-JNB

29h 25m2 stops

23:59 - 20:55JNB-MEX

28h 56m2 stops

R22 700

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Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Mar 4

8:40 - 22:05MEX-JNB

29h 25m2 stops

23:59 - 20:55JNB-MEX

28h 56m2 stops

R22 770

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Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Mar 4

21:00 - 7:30MEX-CPT

50h 30m2 stops

9:00 - 18:05CPT-MEX

41h 05m2 stops

R23 491SWISS

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Sun, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 23

22:05 - 8:30MEX-JNB

26h 25m1 stop

18:50 - 19:50JNB-MEX

33h 00m1 stop

R23 596Air France

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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 21

Delta flights from Mexico to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on Mexico to South Africa flight tickets

Delta

Feb 2

MEX14:10Mexico City Benito Juarez

20h 50m

1 stop

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

MEX21:45Mexico City Benito Juarez

R21 101

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Delta

Feb 2

MEX7:00Mexico City Benito Juarez

28h 00m

2 stops

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

MEX21:45Mexico City Benito Juarez

R21 312

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Delta

Feb 2

MEX7:00Mexico City Benito Juarez

28h 00m

2 stops

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

MEX19:55Mexico City Benito Juarez

R21 329

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Air Canada flights from Mexico to South Africa

Our best Air Canada deals on Mexico to South Africa flight tickets

Air Canada

Feb 1

MEX1:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

49h 25m

2 stops

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 49m

2 stops

MEX0:04Mexico City Benito Juarez

R25 652

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Air Canada

Feb 1

MEX1:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

49h 25m

2 stops

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 49m

2 stops

MEX0:04Mexico City Benito Juarez

R25 739

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Air Canada

Oct 31

MEX1:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

49h 25m

2 stops

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 5

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 55m

2 stops

MEX0:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

R25 933

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Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 14/11

15:20-16:10

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

20:50-22:30

2 stops33h 40m

R17 447

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 8/9

8:45-15:20

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

19:50-11:45

1 stop23h 55m

R18 290

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/2

14:10-19:00

1 stop20h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

21:55-21:45

1 stop31h 50m

R21 101

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 18/1

14:10-19:15

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

21:30-12:55

1 stop23h 25m

R21 101

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 29/12

19:45-10:30

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

20:15-18:05

2 stops29h 50m

R21 997

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 14/1

23:05-11:50

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:40-17:25

1 stop29h 45m

R22 454

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/2

8:40-22:05

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

23:59-20:55

2 stops28h 56m

R22 700

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/2

8:40-22:05

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

23:59-20:55

2 stops28h 56m

R22 770

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 16/11

21:00-7:30

2 stops50h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

9:00-18:05

2 stops41h 05m

R23 491

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/10

22:05-8:30

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

18:50-19:50

1 stop33h 00m

R23 596

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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 R20 996, 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 January to fly from Mexico, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 048.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Mexico. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R20 130. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Mexico to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R35 732. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Flying to South Africa from Mexico in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R27 354 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around R27 514.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Mexico when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R26 641 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Mexico for as low as R19 045 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Mexico to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Mexico to South Africa flight.

Cheap Mexico to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R9 611
Fastest flight time	18h 45m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Mexico in the past 72 hours is R9 611. The best return flight deal from Mexico to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 447.

The fastest flight from Mexico to South Africa takes 18h 45m

There are no direct flights from Mexico to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Cancun Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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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 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Mexico to South Africa?

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Can I find flights from Mexico to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Mexico to South Africa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Mexico to South Africa?

Once you have performed a search for Mexico to South Africa flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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