Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Upington (average of R303). Flying to Upington in January will prove the most costly (average of R363). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
R6 956
February
R6 611
March
R5 806
April
R6 304
May
R6 094
June
R6 343
July
R6 477
August
R6 515
September
R6 496
October
R6 362
November
R6 649
December
R6 304
Peak season:
Theoretically there isn’t an off season so you can find flights to Upington year-round without too much fluctuation in the prices. That said you’ll enjoy your stay a lot more if you visit from around April to September. That reflects the winter months with temperatures rising to 23 degrees. Early spring, around March, and late autumn or around October are also worth looking into when trying to find cheap flights to Upington.
Off season:
During summer, Upington experiences a desert like climate so there is very little rainfall at any point of the year, and the summer can be extremely uncomfortable throughout the entire day. Night time does cool down however because of the intensity of the heat during the day you’ll find yourself wanting to stay indoors, essentially limiting the activities you could do whilst on your holiday.
UTN Temperature | 12 - 28 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Upington, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).
Ideally you’ll want to secure your flight tickets around two or three months prior to wanting to actually depart. On average you’ll find cheap flights to Upington around September and October, with a potential saving of around R400 generally available. If you can be flexible with your travel dates, and to a degree your departure airport, then you’ll have a much better chance of finding the cheapest flights to Upington. That said; try to avoid visiting during the summer as the humidity and the heat can really take the enjoyment out of your getaway.