Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cancun seven hours behind Johannesburg.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JNB to CUN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between JNB and CUN:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
C$860 is currently the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$1,548. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JNB to CUN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cancun International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JNB to CUN.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights taking off from O.R. Tambo International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're getting in on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CUN:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to CUN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
If you're looking to explore another side of Mexico, head for Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are key reasons to visit.