Question 1

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R2 822. Users have found that Airlink is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 5

Weekly flight availability from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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The most flights from UTT to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Turkish Airlines (82%), KLM (80%) or Airlink (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 31% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 22% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R3 269, or R3 867 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

June can be a great time to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Mthatha with a flight ticket averaging about R3 419. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as R1 740. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Mthatha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Located just 11,4 km from the city centre, Mthatha Umtata is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Mthatha. Booking flights from Umtata (UTT) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 1 airline.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Mthatha to OR Tambo?

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

Question 16

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mthatha 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.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Mthatha to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Mthatha to OR Tambo via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Mthatha to OR Tambo?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to OR Tambo from Mthatha.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Mthatha to OR Tambo with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Mthatha to OR Tambo with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Mthatha to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Mthatha to OR Tambo flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

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