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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 to Cancun? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cancun.998 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jul, returning Mon, 28 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 998 €, select.
Cancun.1.067 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cancun on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.067 €, select.
Cancun.1.155 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Dec, returning Thu, 8 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 25 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.155 €, select.
Cancun.6.919 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cancun on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 6.919 €, select.

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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 July.
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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.

Cape Town to Cancun: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found998 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Cancun is 998 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Cancun. But we found flights with one or more stops from 998 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Cancun is usually July.
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, 20 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Cancun Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

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

  • Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun seven hours behind Cape Town.

  • To ensure you get on your CPT to CUN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CPT and CUN:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

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

  • At the moment, 598 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 998 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to CUN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

  • Getting cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to Cancun International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CPT to CUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Cancun International Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CPT land at their destination as scheduled 81.65% of the time.

  • Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • If you have a late Cape Town International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CUN:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and chase adventure across Cancun and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks in advance.

Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun International Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Cancun International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cancun in May.

  • Before locking in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to CUN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Mexico

  • You've done Cancun, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its top attractions. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Campeche is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without dropping by Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.

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