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Flight deals from Cape Town to Cancun

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 20,213. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cancun.R 11,875 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,875, select.

Cancun.R 11,885 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,885, select.

Cancun.R 14,707 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,707, select.

Cancun.R 15,979 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,979, select.

Cancun.R 17,707 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 17,707, select.

Cancun.R 17,965 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 17,965, select.

Cancun.R 18,112 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 18,112, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Cancun

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Cape Town to Cancun: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Cancun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cancun.

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Cheapest flight found	R 11,875
Cheapest month to fly	September

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cape Town to Cancun?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Cancun is R 20,213. 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 Cape Town to Cancun?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Cancun. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 20,213.

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Cancun?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Cancun is usually July.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport on Sunday, 12 July 2026.

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

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

How can I find the best flight deal to Cancun?

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 Cancun 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 Cancun?

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

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town Airport to Cancun with?

Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know

The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Cape Town.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to CUN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CPT and CUN:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Cancun Airport (CUN)

R 11,875 is currently the best price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Return flights start at R 20,213. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from CPT to CUN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CPT to CUN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Cape Town Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CPT land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CPT:

Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)

If you're arriving on a late Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar to explore Cancun and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cancun Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.

When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)

April is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cancun in March.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CPT to CUN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

Explore more of Mexico

Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are among the biggest draws.