What is the cheapest month to fly to Riviera Maya?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Riviera Maya is January . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Riviera Maya if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riviera Maya on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Riviera Maya?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riviera Maya.

How much is a return flight to Riviera Maya?

A return flight to Riviera Maya will typically cost around R321, however they can be found for as little as R260.

Where does the fastest flight to Riviera Maya depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Riviera Maya, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 45 minutes).

Does Cancun have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cancun?

Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0,0 km away from Cancun).

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Flights to Riviera Maya in 2025

Return from	R19 440
One-way from	R16 361
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 881

Condor
30/5-8/6
2 total stops
59h 05m total
Johannesburg to Cancún

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Qatar Airways
5/7
2 total stops
31h 40m total
Johannesburg to Riviera Maya

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R57 074 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 207 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 May 2025.

Mon 7/718:50JNB - CUN

2 stops37h 57mAir France

Tue 15/720:35CUN - JNB

1 stop28h 55mAir France

Deal found 9/5R26 891

Tue 1/723:15JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 05mDelta

Tue 8/78:00CUN - JNB

2 stops30h 20mDelta

Deal found 9/5R27 729

Mon 7/723:15JNB - CUN

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 15/718:20CUN - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/5R31 355

Mon 7/721:20JNB - CUN

1 stop21h 34mUnited Airlines

Mon 28/713:12CUN - JNB

1 stop21h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/5R31 774

Tue 1/720:25JNB - CZM

2 stops50h 16mQatar Airways

Tue 8/715:20CZM - JNB

2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/5R42 031

Fri 30/519:00JNB - CZM

2 stops49h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/613:21CZM - JNB

2 stops44h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/5R49 847

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Fri 30/517:50JNB - CUN

1 stop31h 05mCondor

Sun 8/620:30CUN - JNB

1 stop28h 00mCondor

Deal found 8/5R19 440

Fri 30/518:50JNB - CUN

1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/618:26CUN - JNB

2 stops31h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/5R23 575

Fri 30/523:15JNB - CUN

2 stops26h 10mAir France

Sun 8/615:47CUN - JNB

2 stops33h 43mAir France

Deal found 8/5R25 561

Tue 1/723:15JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 05mDelta

Tue 8/78:00CUN - JNB

2 stops30h 20mDelta

Deal found 8/5R27 729

Mon 7/721:20JNB - CUN

1 stop21h 34mUnited Airlines

Mon 28/713:12CUN - JNB

1 stop21h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/5R31 774

Tue 1/720:25JNB - CZM

2 stops50h 16mQatar Airways

Tue 8/715:20CZM - JNB

2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/5R42 031

Fri 30/519:00JNB - CZM

2 stops49h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/613:21CZM - JNB

2 stops44h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/5R49 847

One-way flights to Riviera Maya
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Sat 5/713:55JNB - CUN

2 stops31h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/5R16 361

Wed 2/721:15JNB - CUN

2 stops45h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/5R18 966

Mon 7/713:55JNB - CZM

2 stops32h 39mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/5R19 093

Sat 5/721:55JNB - CUN

1 stop29h 25mDelta

Deal found 9/5R19 330

Mon 7/718:50JNB - CUN

1 stop30h 35mAir France

Deal found 9/5R20 296

Thu 3/721:15JNB - CZM

2 stops49h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/5R21 025

Sat 5/78:20JNB - CUN

3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/5R22 391

Tue 8/719:35JNB - CUN

1 stop28h 25mSWISS

Deal found 9/5R23 630

Thu 3/721:20JNB - CUN

1 stop21h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/5R27 055

Sat 5/719:00JNB - CZM

2 stops49h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/5R28 567

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

18:50-1:47

2 stops37h 57m

Cancun

Tue 15/7

20:35-8:30

1 stop28h 55m

R26 891

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

23:15-20:20

2 stops28h 05m

Cancun

Tue 8/7

8:00-21:20

2 stops30h 20m

R27 729

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

23:15-18:25

2 stops26h 10m

Cancun

Tue 15/7

18:20-8:30

2 stops31h 10m

R31 355

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

21:20-11:54

1 stop21h 34m

Cancun

Mon 28/7

13:12-17:45

1 stop21h 33m

R31 774

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

20:25-14:41

2 stops50h 16m

Cozumel

Tue 8/7

15:20-9:35

2 stops34h 15m

R42 031

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

19:00-12:19

2 stops49h 19m

Cozumel

Sun 8/6

13:21-17:45

2 stops44h 24m

R49 847

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/7

13:55-14:35

2 stops31h 40m

R16 361

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

21:15-11:30

2 stops45h 15m

R18 966

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

13:55-14:34

2 stops32h 39m

R19 093

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/7

21:55-20:20

1 stop29h 25m

R19 330

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How long is the flight to Riviera Maya?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya takes 38 hours 42 minutes. Flights to Riviera Maya from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France.

British Airways

From R1 005

United Airlines

From R1 140

Air France

From R1 142

Qatar Airways

From R1 214

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya are British Airways, KLM and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Riviera Maya by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Riviera Maya by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riviera Maya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 945 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 945 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 945 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

Air France

7,5

Good

1 450 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 945 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 592 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 945 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 569 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 945 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 721 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 945 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

FAQs about flying to Riviera Maya

Can I find cheaper flights to Riviera Maya if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riviera Maya on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Riviera Maya?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riviera Maya.
How much is a return flight to Riviera Maya?
A return flight to Riviera Maya will typically cost around R321, however they can be found for as little as R260.
Where does the fastest flight to Riviera Maya depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Riviera Maya, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 45 minutes).
Does Cancun have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cancun?
Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0,0 km away from Cancun).

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