Cheap Flights from Mexico City (MEXA) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Mexico City to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,759. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$1,536 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,536, select.

Cape Town.$1,538 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,538, select.

Cape Town.$1,539 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,539, select.

Cape Town.$1,542 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,542, select.

Cape Town.$1,542 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,542, select.

Cape Town.$1,602 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,602, select.

Cape Town.$1,641 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,641, select.

Cape Town.$1,665 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,665, select.

Cape Town.$1,708 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Sun, 16 May.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,708, select.

Cape Town.$1,759 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,759, select.

Cape Town.$1,799 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,799, select.

Cape Town.$1,814 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,814, select.

Cape Town.$1,833 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,833, select.

Cape Town.$1,861 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,861, select.

Cape Town.$1,884 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,884, select.

Cape Town.$1,907 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,907, select.

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Mexico City to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to Cape Town is $1,531. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Mexico City to Cape Town. But we found flights with one stop from $1,536.

How many flights are there a week from Mexico City to Cape Town?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Mexico City to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 16 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Mexico City to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Mexico City and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Cape Town is United .

Travelling from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know

Cape Town is eight hours ahead of Mexico City. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Mexico City to CPT. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

Airports in Mexico City

Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to CPT leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
- Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from MEX.

Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)

You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to CPT flight is much easier when you stay close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.

About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

From Cape Town International Airport, central Cape Town is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

At the moment, $838 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,536. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to CPT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Mexico City to CPT by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Cape Town. January is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to CPT plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

More about Cape Town

Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Table Mountain and The Rock are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Cape Town itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.

Explore more of South Africa

You've seen Cape Town, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Journey around 121 kilometres northwest to Saldanha to check off its must-visit sights. From North Head Lighthouse to Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Next up? Head for Ceres. It's about 97 kilometres northeast of Cape Town and is home to highlights including Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum.