Flying from Mexico City to Johannesburg: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when reserving your flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is where you'll be arriving in Johannesburg.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you catch your Mexico City to Johannesburg flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Johannesburg
To pick up cheap Mexico City to Johannesburg flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a breeze to book a Mexico City to Johannesburg flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
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67.58% of flights out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is approximately 23 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Grab an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and be off and running.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from HLA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
February is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Johannesburg, while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Johannesburg based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Mexico City to Johannesburg tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres to the west, check out popular attractions including Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you want to check out another side of South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are highlights.
