Which airlines fly to Mexico?

British Airways, United Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Mexico from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Mexico. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Mexico on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Mexico?

The flight from South Africa to Mexico depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Mexico City (the most popular airport in Mexico), then the flight time is 26h 59m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Mexico City, then the average flight time is 32h 03m.

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

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Mexico

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

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

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

As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Mexico.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Mexico.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Mexico?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Mexico can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Mexico. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:55 - 22:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

46h 00m3 stops Cape Town Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado

13:50 - 7:45MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R17 808Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Dec 2

12:50 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

31h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado

0:40 - 6:45MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R18 116Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5

19:35 - 19:38JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

32h 03m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

12:22 - 10:25MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

R19 168British Airways

Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31

19:35 - 21:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

33h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

12:35 - 10:25MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 50m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R19 184British Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14

19:40 - 20:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

33h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:05 - 11:25MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R19 201Air France

Sat, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 8

19:40 - 20:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

33h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:05 - 11:25MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R19 265Air France

Sat, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 8

23:59 - 20:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

28h 56m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

21:50 - 11:25MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R20 350KLM

Sat, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 8

23:59 - 20:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

28h 56m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

21:50 - 11:25MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R20 382KLM

Sat, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 8

20:00 - 19:19CPT Cape Town Intl-CUN Cancun

30h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 - 16:10CUN Cancun-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 25m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 111United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

20:00 - 15:12CPT Cape Town Intl-CUN Cancun

26h 12m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:45 - 17:10CUN Cancun-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 25m1 stop Newark

R21 111United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

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British Airways flights from South Africa to Mexico

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British Airways

Jan 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 03m

2 stops

MEX19:38Mexico City Benito Juarez

Jan 31

MEX12:22Mexico City Benito Juarez

38h 03m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 168

British Airways

Jan 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 03m

2 stops

MEX19:38Mexico City Benito Juarez

Jan 31

MEX12:22Mexico City Benito Juarez

38h 03m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 184

British Airways

Oct 6

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

CUN18:05Cancun

Oct 13

CUN20:25Cancun

29h 45m

2 stops

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 638

Air France flights from South Africa to Mexico

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Air France

Nov 28

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 15m

1 stop

MEX20:55Mexico City Benito Juarez

Dec 8

MEX23:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

28h 20m

1 stop

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 201

Air France

Nov 28

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 15m

1 stop

MEX20:55Mexico City Benito Juarez

Dec 8

MEX23:05Mexico City Benito Juarez

28h 20m

1 stop

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 265

Air France

Nov 10

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 45m

2 stops

MEX19:25Mexico City Benito Juarez

Dec 2

MEX21:50Mexico City Benito Juarez

29h 35m

2 stops

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 334

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JohannesburgMexico City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

8:55-22:55

3 stops46h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 2/12

13:50-7:45

2 stops33h 55m

R17 808

Cape TownMexico City

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

12:50-12:10

2 stops31h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 5/10

0:40-6:45

2 stops22h 05m

R18 116

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

19:35-19:38

2 stops32h 03m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 31/1

12:22-10:25

2 stops38h 03m

R19 168

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

19:35-21:15

2 stops33h 40m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 14/2

12:35-10:25

2 stops37h 50m

R19 184

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

19:40-20:55

1 stop33h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/12

23:05-11:25

1 stop28h 20m

R19 201

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

19:40-20:55

1 stop33h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/12

23:05-11:25

1 stop28h 20m

R19 265

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

23:59-20:55

2 stops28h 56m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/12

21:50-11:25

2 stops29h 35m

R20 350

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

23:59-20:55

2 stops28h 56m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/12

21:50-11:25

2 stops29h 35m

R20 382

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:00-19:19

2 stops30h 19m

Cancun

Fri 23/10

8:45-16:10

2 stops48h 25m

R21 111

Fastest return journey

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:00-15:12

1 stop26h 12m

Cancun

Fri 23/10

8:45-17:10

1 stop25h 25m

R21 111

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Mexico?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Mexico from South Africa, with most prices found around R20 836. If you don’t want to visit Mexico in November, then you should wait until September to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R20 981.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Mexico?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Mexico from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Mexico for around R22 441 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Mexico from South Africa for as low as R20 188 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Mexico?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Mexico were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Mexico?
As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Mexico.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Mexico?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Mexico.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Mexico?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Mexico can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Mexico. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom R17 310	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 943 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 801	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 168 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R19 129	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 643 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R19 502	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 559 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R19 569	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 108 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R22 075	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 655 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R25 263	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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