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 (a popular airport in South Africa) to Cancún (the most popular airport in Cancún), then the flight time is 27h 40m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Cancún, then the average flight time is 30h 41m.

Which airlines fly to Cancún?

British Airways, United Airlines and Air France are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cancún from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cancún. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Cancún on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Prices for flights from South Africa to Cancun Airport refresh daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Cancun Airport is 4 as of February 2026.

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

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 South Africa to Cancun Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cancun Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cancun Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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19:35 - 19:45

JNB

CUN

31h 10m

2 stops

15:25 - 7:35

CUN

JNB

33h 10m

2 stops

R17 130American Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

21:15 - 17:55

JNB

CUN

27h 40m

1 stop

19:40 - 9:25

CUN

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

R17 868British Airways

Sun, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 13

21:15 - 17:55

JNB

CUN

27h 40m

1 stop

14:07 - 7:00

CUN

JNB

33h 53m

2 stops

R18 204British Airways

Sun, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 13

21:30 - 20:20

CPT

CUN

29h 50m

1 stop

15:25 - 19:15

CUN

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

R19 374Delta

Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18

19:20 - 17:45

JNB

CUN

29h 25m

1 stop

16:55 - 22:05

CUN

JNB

22h 10m

1 stop

R19 646Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14

21:30 - 20:20

CPT

CUN

29h 50m

1 stop

11:05 - 19:15

CUN

CPT

25h 10m

2 stops

R19 662Delta

Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18

20:50 - 11:15

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CUN

21h 25m

1 stop

13:04 - 16:55

CUN

CPT

20h 51m

1 stop

R19 775United Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

20:50 - 15:40

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CUN

25h 50m

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5:30 - 16:55

CUN

CPT

28h 25m

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R19 839United Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

19:20 - 20:20

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CUN

32h 00m

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20:20 - 12:10

CUN

JNB

32h 50m

1 stop

R20 095Air France

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

7:55 - 15:05

CPT

CUN

38h 10m

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10:00 - 21:45

CUN

CPT

28h 45m

2 stops

R20 464Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30

United Airlines flights from South Africa to Cancún

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Mar 7

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

1 stop

CUN13:55Cancun

Mar 14

CUN13:04Cancun

22h 31m

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JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

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May 28

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

25h 47m

2 stops

CUN14:37Cancun

Jun 1

CUN11:14Cancun

21h 06m

1 stop

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

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Feb 23

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

CUN14:55Cancun

Feb 27

CUN17:09Cancun

40h 01m

1 stop

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R33 748

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Jun 7

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 40m

1 stop

CUN17:55Cancun

Jun 13

CUN19:40Cancun

30h 45m

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JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

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CUN17:55Cancun

Jun 13

CUN14:07Cancun

33h 53m

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JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mar 7

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m

1 stop

CUN16:50Cancun

Mar 14

CUN10:45Cancun

37h 50m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Cancun

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Cancun

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11:05-19:15

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R19 662

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20:50-11:15

1 stop21h 25m

Cancun

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1 stop20h 51m

R19 775

Cape TownCancún

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CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

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20:50-15:40

1 stop25h 50m

Cancun

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5:30-16:55

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R19 839

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JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:20-20:20

2 stops32h 00m

Cancun

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20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R20 095

Cape TownCancún

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CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

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7:55-15:05

2 stops38h 10m

Cancun

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10:00-21:45

2 stops28h 45m

R20 464

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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 February is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Cancún during February average around R19 021.

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 R21 584 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 R19 614 on momondo.

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The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Cancun Airport is 4 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Cancun Airport?
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 South Africa to Cancun Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cancun Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cancun Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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