Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Mthatha (average of R224). 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 801
February
R4 380
March
R4 763
April
R4 801
May
R4 285
June
R4 419
July
R4 744
August
R4 820
September
R4 533
October
R4 457
November
R4 572
December
R5 050
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.