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Cheap flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg

UTT — JNB
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mthatha Umtata to Johannesburg are usually found in June or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Mthatha to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mthatha (UTT) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R3 404
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R2 179 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R426 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Mthatha to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from UTT to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Mthatha to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Mthatha to Johannesburg at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 2% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 13 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink from Mthatha to Johannesburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Comfort

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Comfort

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg?

    Mthatha Umtata (UTT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg from Umtata; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Mthatha airport to Johannesburg. It is only a 11,4 km journey to Umtata (UTT) from Mthatha’s city centre.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Mthatha to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at R2 928. You may be able to fly from Mthatha to Johannesburg for 13% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mthatha to Johannesburg?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg consider choosing KLM(89%), Turkish Airlines(82%) or Airlink(81%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Mthatha to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mthatha to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Mthatha to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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