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R777+ Cheap flights to Nelspruit

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Feb 19 — Feb 261
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Flights to Nelspruit in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nelspruit in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

One-way from

R777

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R3 053
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 25/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Nelspruit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R5 296 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R903 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights to Nelspruit
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nelspruit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 February 2025.

Fri 21/211:45JNB - MQP
Nonstop0h 55mFlySafair
Sun 23/213:15MQP - JNB
Nonstop0h 55mFlySafair
Deal found 13/2R1 406
Sun 16/311:45JNB - MQP
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/317:30MQP - JNB
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R2 165
Wed 19/218:10JNB - MQP
Nonstop0h 55mAirlink
Wed 26/28:20MQP - JNB
Nonstop0h 55mAirlink
Deal found 12/2R2 479
Thu 27/27:00HLA - MQP
1 stop6h 10mFlySafair
Sat 1/312:05MQP - HLA
1 stop8h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 12/2R7 253
Tue 18/212:55HLA - MQP
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/214:05MQP - HLA
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R7 401

Find flights to Nelspruit within your budget

Locate flights to Nelspruit that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Fly from

Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

11:45-12:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Fri 7/3

13:15-14:10

Nonstop0h 55m

R1 554

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

11:45-12:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Sat 22/3

17:30-18:25

Nonstop0h 55m

R2 165

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

11:05-12:00

Nonstop0h 55m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Thu 20/3

7:15-8:10

Nonstop0h 55m

R2 479

JohannesburgNelspruit

HLA - MQP

HLAMQP

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 27/2

7:00-13:10

1 stop6h 10m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Sat 1/3

12:05-20:05

1 stop8h 00m

R7 253

JohannesburgNelspruit

HLA - MQP

HLAMQP

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 21/3

19:50-11:30

1 stop15h 40m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Sun 23/3

14:05-20:55

1 stop6h 50m

R8 364

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

11:45-12:45

Nonstop1h 00m

R777

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

11:05-12:00

Nonstop0h 55m

R1 258

JohannesburgNelspruit

HLA - MQP

HLAMQP

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 30/5

16:45-11:30

1 stop18h 45m

R2 017

JohannesburgNelspruit

JNB - MQP

JNBMQP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

20:55-11:35

1 stop14h 40m

R3 275

JohannesburgNelspruit

HLA - MQP

HLAMQP

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 24/2

17:50-11:35

1 stop17h 45m

R3 312

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Travel insights for flights to Nelspruit

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Nelspruit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Nelspruit?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit takes 3 hours 22 minutes. Flights to Nelspruit from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Nelspruit

The most flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit are scheduled on a Wednesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nelspruit?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nelspruit are FlySafair and Airlink.

Rainfall in Nelspruit by month

Plan your trip to Nelspruit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelspruit ranges from 10.0 - 138.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 138.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Nelspruit when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nelspruit by month

Plan your trip to Nelspruit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelspruit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelspruit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelspruit. 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 Nelspruit. Reviews last updated 14 February 2025.

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Overall

8,5

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

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

8,5
Very Good

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Overall

8,5

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

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

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Overall

8,5

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

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

What is good to know if travelling to Nelspruit?

  • Situated close to the world renowned Kruger National Park, Nelspruit is a great alternative to South Africa’s major cities. Visitors will disembark at its international airport and find plenty of information on its local attractions. Mbombela Stadium, the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary – this is just the beginning of what this city has to offer.
  • The Sudwala Caves, situated along the majestic Drakensberg escarpment are the oldest network of known caves in the world. The caves are home to the earliest evidence of habitation – a variety of stone-age tools exhibited at the entrance. It was believed that the caves held the mysterious “Kruger Millions” gold bullion that disappeared in 1905.
  • A trip to Nelspruit (Mbombela) and its wine routes includes tasting South African wines, brandies and artisan beers. Wine shows hosted throughout the year, provide visitors with a chance to engage with exhibitors, wine farm owners and professional connoisseurs while sipping on a few glasses of vino.
  • Families who are planning to book flights to Nelspruit might be interested in visiting the Mafunyane Riverside Water Park. From tube and speed water slides to crystal-clear pools, a braai facility and two food outlets, this top water attraction provides fun for all.

Nelspruit airport overview

  • How long is the flight to Kruger Mpumalanga?

    Flights from the United States to Kruger Mpumalanga, South Africa range from about 17h-38h. The precise length of your flight will depend on your departure city, as well as the number and length of stopovers you experience during your journey. If you’re departing from a major airport on the east coast, such as New York’s JRK or Boston Logan Airport, you can expect your flight to be on the shorter end of the range. On the other end of the spectrum, those flying out of the west coast, like from Seattle or San Francisco, may experience a flight time on the longer end of the range, due to distance and the increased chance of an added stopover.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Kruger Mpumalanga from?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Kruger Mpumalanga from the United States. To try to decrease the length of your flight time, consider your nearest international airport and whether it services the airlines that typically fly into Kruger Mpumalanga, such as South African Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, and United Airlines. Booking a flight with these airlines may help decrease the number of stopovers for a quicker overall flight time. You can expect to make stopovers in cities common to this route, such as New York, London, and Johannesburg.

  • How do you get from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport to the city centre?

    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) mainly serves travelers to Nelspruit in Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park. To reach downtown Nelspruit from the airport, which is about 17 miles southwest of the airport, you can take a taxi, which will cost about $20-$25 and take about 25 minutes. If Kruger National Park is your destination, it isn’t advisable to take a taxi there, as the drive is about four hours away and a taxi would be exorbitant. You can, however, take a taxi from the airport to Whiteriver, just north of Nelspruit, and then take a bus to Phalaborwa, at which point you can take another taxi to Kruger National Park. This journey will cost between $52-$68 and take about four and a half hours. You can also rent a car, especially ideal if you’d like to explore Mpumalanga by car yourself.

  • What are some things to do in Kruger Mpumalanga?

    Kruger Mpumalanga is an ideal gateway to Nelspruit city and the gorgeous Kruger National Park. Golf lovers will enjoy swinging the clubs at Ermelo Golf Club’s, thanks to its gorgeous greenery and location near Vaal River. Visit Barberton Museum to gain further insight into the town’s history as the center for a goldrush in the late 19th century. Hike God’s Window along the Panorama Route to explore waterfalls, canyons, and rock formations.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Kruger Mpumalanga?

    United States citizens traveling to Kruger Mpumalanga, South Africa need a valid passport, although a visa is not required for stays under 90 days.

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

    Booking a flight to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) is your only option if you intend on flying to Nelspruit. It is only a 16,9 km journey from Kruger Mpumalanga to Nelspruit’s city centre. MQP handles an average of 12 flights per day from Johannesburg. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 2 airlines have flights to Kruger Mpumalanga from Johannesburg.

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nelspruit?

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

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

    Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelspruit. One-way flights to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga typically cost R552, while return flights cost around R1 119.

  • How much is a return flight to Nelspruit?

    A return flight to Nelspruit will typically cost around R133, however they can be found for as little as R60.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nelspruit depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nelspruit, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga?

    Yes. Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Baxens Nest is the closest property to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (1,6 km away from Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga).

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