Flights from Cancun to Johannesburg
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 20h 50m
- two tickets, via Madrid
- $941
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,345 mi (13,430 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
United States
20h 50m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,941
Via New York
United States
21h 39m
with the connection
Cancun to New York
flight 3h 54m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Johannesburg: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Johannesburg
flight 14h 45m
Via Madrid
Spain
22h 28m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $941
Via Zurich
Switzerland
23h 18m
with the connection
Via London
United Kingdom
23h 35m
with the connection
Cancun to London
flight 9h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Johannesburg: London Heathrow.
London to Johannesburg
flight 11h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,347
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Cancun to cities closest to Johannesburg
Cancun to Istanbul
Istanbul: 4,644 mi (7,474 km) from Johannesburg, flight 12h 10m
from $630
Cancun to Rome
Rome: 4,809 mi (7,739 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 5m
Cancun to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires: 5,025 mi (8,087 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 40m
from $347
Cancun to Madrid
Madrid: 5,034 mi (8,102 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 23m
from $446
Cancun to Milan
Milan: 5,092 mi (8,195 km) from Johannesburg, flight 12h 40m
Cancun to Zurich
Zurich: 5,226 mi (8,411 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 48m
To Johannesburg from cities closest to Cancun
Atlanta to Johannesburg
Atlanta: 882 mi (1,420 km) from Cancun, flight 15h 5m
from $753
New York to Johannesburg
New York: 1,547 mi (2,489 km) from Cancun, flight 14h 45m
Sao Paulo to Johannesburg
Sao Paulo: 4,107 mi (6,609 km) from Cancun, flight 8h 58m
from $536
Madrid to Johannesburg
Madrid: 4,934 mi (7,941 km) from Cancun, flight 10h 5m
from $463
London to Johannesburg
London: 4,947 mi (7,961 km) from Cancun, flight 11h 5m
from $438
Paris to Johannesburg
Paris: 5,093 mi (8,197 km) from Cancun, flight 11h 23m
from $448
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Cancun to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cancun to Johannesburg?
Via Atlanta: 2h 45m to the connection, 15h 5m after it, about 20h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cancun to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $941. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cancun and Johannesburg?
Atlanta (20h 50m total), New York (21h 39m total), Madrid (22h 28m total), Zurich (23h 18m total) and London (23h 35m total).
How far is Johannesburg from Cancun?
8,345 mi (13,430 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.