How to get from Johannesburg to Cancun

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 22h 12m including the connection. Other options: via New York, Madrid, Zurich and London. Two tickets from $970.

Flights from Johannesburg to Cancun

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
22h 12m
two tickets, via London
$970
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,345 mi (13,430 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
United States
22h 12m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Atlanta flight 16h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Cancun flight 2h 45m
Via New York
United States
23h 46m
with the connection
Johannesburg to New York flight 16h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Cancun: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Cancun flight 4h 21m
two ticketsfrom $1,544
Via Madrid
Spain
24h
with the connection
Johannesburg to Madrid flight 10h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Madrid to Cancun flight 10h 50m
Via Zurich
Switzerland
24h 50m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Zurich flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Cancun flight 11h 20m
Via London
United Kingdom
25h 15m
with the connection
Johannesburg to London flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Cancun: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Cancun flight 11h
two ticketsfrom $970

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.

When to visit Cancun

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, March, April and May, +27° to +31° by day, sea +27° to +29°. In November it is +28° by day and +23° at night, sea +29°, with 15 rainy days.

Jan
+27° +22° +27° 16 days
Feb
+27° +22° +27° 12 days
Mar
+29° +23° +27° 12 days
Apr
+30° +24° +28° 9 days
May
+31° +25° +29° 12 days
Jun
+30° +25° +29° 20 days
Jul
+31° +26° +30° 16 days
Aug
+32° +26° +30° 18 days
Sep
+31° +25° +30° 19 days
Oct
+30° +24° +30° 20 days
Nov
+28° +23° +29° 15 days
Dec
+27° +22° +28° 15 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Cancun?
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 Johannesburg to Cancun?
Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 2h 45m after it, about 22h 12m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Cancun with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $970. 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 Johannesburg and Cancun?
Atlanta (22h 12m total), New York (23h 46m total), Madrid (24h total), Zurich (24h 50m total) and London (25h 15m total).
How far is Cancun from Johannesburg?
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.