Travelling from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Cape Town is eight hours ahead of Mexico City. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Mexico City to CPT.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Mexico City to CPT with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEX and CPT include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to CPT flight, drop your bags at Verticca Hotel.
67.58% of flights out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and discover more of Cape Town and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, P31,688 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P57,815. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to CPT, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Save on your flight from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Plan your visit to Cape Town in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Mexico City to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cape Town
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Cape Town International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cape Town:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are popular attractions which should be on every Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Travel around 121 kilometres north-west to Saldanha to tick off its must-visit sights. From North Head Lighthouse to Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of South Africa, head for Ceres, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are among its highlights.
