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

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Mthatha. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mthatha?

For a flight to Mthatha, you will be flying into Umtata. Mthatha Umtata (UTT) is just 11,4 km from the centre of the city. On average, Mthatha Umtata has 8 flights from Johannesburg per day from 1 airline.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Mthatha?

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Mthatha . At this moment in time November is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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

What is the best airline to fly to Mthatha?

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

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha?

Mthatha Umtata is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha. One-way flights to Mthatha Umtata typically cost R1 598, while return flights cost around R2 349.

Does Mthatha Umtata have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Mthatha Umtata can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Mthatha Umtata?

Yes. Mthatha Umtata has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chumluyatha Airport Bnb is the closest property to Mthatha Umtata (0,0 km away from Mthatha Umtata).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Mthatha?

The most popular airline flying from Johannesburg to Mthatha is Airlink.

Weekly flight availability to Mthatha

The most flights from Johannesburg to Mthatha are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Mthatha?

The cheapest airline flying from Johannesburg to Mthatha is Airlink.

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