How long is the flight from Mexico to South Africa?

On average, it takes 27h 50m to fly from Mexico to South Africa if you fly out of Guadalajara (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 Mexico City and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 28h.

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

United Airlines, Delta, and KLM 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 March 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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8:45 - 15:20

MEX

CPT

22h 35m

1 stop

19:50 - 11:45

CPT

MEX

23h 55m

1 stop

R16 966United Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

4:40 - 15:20

MEX

CPT

26h 40m

2 stops

19:50 - 8:35

CPT

MEX

44h 45m

2 stops

R17 015United Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4

16:40 - 18:30

MEX

JNB

41h 50m

2 stops

10:25 - 20:15

JNB

MEX

41h 50m

2 stops

R17 129United Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 8

9:05 - 19:40

MEX

JNB

26h 35m

2 stops

18:00 - 21:50

JNB

MEX

35h 50m

2 stops

R17 683Delta

Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 23

8:40 - 19:40

MEX

JNB

27h 00m

1 stop

18:00 - 21:50

JNB

MEX

35h 50m

2 stops

R17 748Delta

Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 23

20:05 - 5:50

MEX

CPT

25h 45m

1 stop

23:45 - 19:50

CPT

MEX

28h 05m

1 stop

R17 943Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 3

8:40 - 21:45

MEX

CPT

29h 05m

2 stops

7:40 - 19:40

CPT

MEX

44h 00m

2 stops

R18 301Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

20:05 - 5:50

MEX

CPT

25h 45m

1 stop

7:40 - 19:40

CPT

MEX

44h 00m

2 stops

R18 627KLM

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

18:45 - 18:20

MEX

PLZ

39h 35m

3 stops

7:55 - 15:05

PLZ

MEX

63h 10m

3 stops

R34 730Emirates

Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 1

18:45 - 18:20

MEX

PLZ

39h 35m

3 stops

7:55 - 15:05

PLZ

MEX

63h 10m

3 stops

R35 479Emirates

Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 1

KLM flights from Mexico to South Africa

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KLM

Apr 20

MEX20:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

25h 45m

1 stop

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

Apr 27

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

44h 00m

2 stops

MEX19:40Mexico City Benito Juarez

R18 627

KLM

Apr 20

MEX20:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

25h 45m

1 stop

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

Apr 27

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

42h 19m

1 stop

MEX17:59Mexico City Benito Juarez

R20 223

KLM

May 12

MEX20:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

41h 15m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 2

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m

1 stop

MEX1:55Mexico City Benito Juarez

R20 809

United Airlines flights from Mexico to South Africa

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United Airlines

Apr 20

MEX8:45Mexico City Benito Juarez

22h 35m

1 stop

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

Apr 27

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

23h 55m

1 stop

MEX11:45Mexico City Benito Juarez

R16 966

United Airlines

Apr 27

MEX4:40Mexico City Benito Juarez

26h 40m

2 stops

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

May 4

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

44h 45m

2 stops

MEX8:35Mexico City Benito Juarez

R17 015

United Airlines

Apr 23

MEX16:40Mexico City Benito Juarez

41h 50m

2 stops

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 8

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 50m

2 stops

MEX20:15Mexico City Benito Juarez

R17 129

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MEX - CPT

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Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 20/4

8:45-15:20

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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19:50-11:45

1 stop23h 55m

R16 966

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 27/4

4:40-15:20

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-8:35

2 stops44h 45m

R17 015

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 23/4

16:40-18:30

2 stops41h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

10:25-20:15

2 stops41h 50m

R17 129

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 8/4

9:05-19:40

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

18:00-21:50

2 stops35h 50m

R17 683

Mexico CityJohannesburg

MEX - JNB

MEXJNB

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 8/4

8:40-19:40

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

18:00-21:50

2 stops35h 50m

R17 748

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 27/4

20:05-5:50

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

23:45-19:50

1 stop28h 05m

R17 943

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 20/4

8:40-21:45

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

7:40-19:40

2 stops44h 00m

R18 301

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 20/4

20:05-5:50

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

7:40-19:40

2 stops44h 00m

R18 627

Mexico CityPort Elizabeth

MEX - PLZ

MEXPLZ

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 27/4

18:45-18:20

3 stops39h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 1/5

7:55-15:05

3 stops63h 10m

R34 730

Mexico CityPort Elizabeth

MEX - PLZ

MEXPLZ

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 27/4

18:45-18:20

3 stops39h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 1/5

7:55-15:05

3 stops63h 10m

R35 479

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 145, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Mexico, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R20 044.

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The fastest flight from Mexico to South Africa takes 21h 06m

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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 March 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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