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Cheap flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

MQP — JNB
Aug 30 — Sep 61
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or June, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Nelspruit to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nelspruit (MQP) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 25 August 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R2 405
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R1 827 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R491 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Nelspruit to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Nelspruit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nelspruit to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 MQP to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Nelspruit to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 60% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 25 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink and FlySafair from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

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
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

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
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nelspruit to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Nelspruit, you will be flying from Kruger Mpumalanga, which is the city’s only airport. Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) is located 16,9 km from the centre of Nelspruit. There are 15 flights from Kruger Mpumalanga to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, FlySafair (R864), and Airlink (R1 377) offers the cheapest pricing from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. FlySafair is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider choosing Turkish Airlines(100%), Qantas Airways(93%) or Qatar Airways(92%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nelspruit to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nelspruit to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nelspruit to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nelspruit to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelspruit to OR Tambo 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 Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Nelspruit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Edenvale
Middelburg

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Fly from Nelspruit to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Top 2 airlines flying from Nelspruit to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nelspruit to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR864AverageR1 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR1 377AverageR2 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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