Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is 8 hours behind Cape Town.
To ensure you get on your flight from CPT to Mexico City, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from CPT to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
To visit Mexico for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from South Africa. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Mexico City.
CPT is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mexico City
R 13,571 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 21,359. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from CPT to Mexico City, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 24 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 57 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEX if you're catching a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Mexico City. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 46 minutes.
There are some comfortable accommodation options just a quick drive from NLU. Shift into relaxation gear at Villa Granada after your flight from CPT to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Mexico City. To avoid the crowds, head to Mexico City in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Mexico City in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from CPT to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
After locking in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Mexico City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
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