Flying from Mexico City to Johannesburg: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) when reserving your flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is where you'll be arriving in Johannesburg.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Mexico City.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Mexico City to Johannesburg flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Johannesburg
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Mexico City to Johannesburg flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing Mexico City to Johannesburg flights leaving from Mexico City Juarez International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
MEX is about 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Mexico City Juarez International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of MEX.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg, stay in one of these hotels close to Felipe Angeles International Airport:
Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The distance from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is approximately 23 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Lanseria Airport (HLA)
After your flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near HLA. Settle in and get cosy after your Mexico City to Johannesburg flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Lanseria Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from HLA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)
Once your flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg has arrived, the city centre is likely your next destination. Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA) is about 11 kilometres from central Johannesburg.
Set your GPS and zoom off to your next destination with a Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car. Whether you're after something compact or a full-size SUV, you'll find the perfect set of wheels from Avis or Budget.
If you'd like a certain kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of snagging what you want. Secure your ride from QRA at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
April is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Johannesburg. To escape the crowds, go to Johannesburg in March.
Book a Mexico City to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Johannesburg in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Johannesburg right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg:
Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela Statue are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Johannesburg travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Top of Africa.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Journey around 21 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its must-visit sights. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Pretoria is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without a visit to Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
