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CMH — UTT
Apr 23 — Apr 301
1 adult
Tue 23/4
Tue 30/4

Flights to Mthatha in 2024

Find the latest flights to Mthatha in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 626 079 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

R5 040
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024

Average price of flights to Mthatha by month

Plan your trip to Mthatha by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Mthatha is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Mthatha (average of R219). Flying to Mthatha in December will prove the most costly (average of R264). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R4 774

February

R4 355

March

R4 735

April

R4 793

May

R4 165

June

R4 393

July

R4 678

August

R4 793

September

R4 507

October

R4 431

November

R4 583

December

R5 021

Peak season

Mthatha sees an influx of tourists during summer although it has a pleasant weather most of the year. Late March to early May is classed as the autumn season and is a great time to visit. The same applies for early spring which runs late September to early December.

Off Season

May to September is a good time to find cheap flights to Mthatha when it is coolest with temperatures falling up to 4-5 degrees in the evenings.

When is the best time to book a flight to Mthatha?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Mthatha. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Mthatha. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Mthatha?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Mthatha should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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What is good to know if travelling to Mthatha?

  • Mthatha is home to one of three museums dedicated to Nelson Mandela and should definitely be visited whilst you are here.
  • Once you’ve secured your flight tickets you can look into things to do once you arrive. Plan a day to visit Qunu which is a few kilometres south of Mthatha and is the home village of Mandela.

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  • When is the best time to book flights to Mthatha?

    You’ll find cheap flights to Mthatha if you can be flexible with your dates and your departure airport too. Try booking at least two months in advance although if you can book even earlier you’ll increase your chances of saving money. The winter months offer a respite from the heat although it is very dry. If you go to any national parks in search of wild game then you’ll have much more chance of seeing them during the summer.

  • How long is the flight to Mthatha?

    Flights from Johannesburg to Mthatha: 1 hour 15 minutes Flights from Cape Town to Mthatha: 4 hours 40 minutes Flights from George to Mthatha: 6 hours 10 minutes Flights from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha: 4 hours 05 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to Mthatha?

    Although there are a couple of airlines that offer cheap flights to Mthatha, South African Airways dominates the market. South African are relatively reasonable and provide a good level or service. You can also join their loyalty scheme which is very helpful if you intend on purchasing flight tickets with them frequently.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Getting to the centre from the airport isn’t necessarily difficult however there are limited options. The main way of transport is to get a taxi from the airport. You can find them outside of arrivals but make sure you agree on the fee before getting in as they can sometime overcharge. You can also pre-arrange for either a car or shuttle to collect you from the airport. You can arrange this after you have booked your flights to Mthatha. You can also see if you can find any accommodation that provide transfers in with the price as this will save you having to find your own way. Lastly you can rent a car from the airport. This can be useful if you plan on travelling around the area as transport can be difficult to find other than with a taxi.

  • What does UTT mean?

    Mthatha Umtata Airport is UTT. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mthatha?

    For a flight to Mthatha, you will be flying into Umtata. Mthatha Umtata (UTT) is just 11,4 km from the centre of the city. On average, Mthatha Umtata has 5 flights from Johannesburg per day from 1 airline.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Mthatha 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 Mthatha on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Mthatha?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Mthatha.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha?

    Mthatha Umtata Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha. One-way flights to Mthatha Umtata Airport typically cost R1 916, while return flights cost around R3 724.

  • Does Mthatha Umtata Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Mthatha Umtata Airport?

    Yes. Mthatha Umtata Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chumluyatha Airport Bnb is the closest property to Mthatha Umtata Airport (0,0 km away from Mthatha Umtata Airport).

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