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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit from R1 865

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MQP
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga are usually found in November or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Nelspruit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Nelspruit (MQP). 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R3 195

One-way from

R1 865

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R3 620
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 17/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Nelspruit
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Nelspruit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R5 734 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 062 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Nelspruit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Sat 17/59:00CPT - MQP
Nonstop2h 30mFlySafair
Tue 20/512:05MQP - CPT
Nonstop2h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 19/2R3 195
Sat 27/1210:25CPT - MQP
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Tue 30/1213:25MQP - CPT
Nonstop2h 40mAirlink
Deal found 19/2R3 657
Sun 24/810:25CPT - MQP
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/813:45MQP - CPT
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R3 878

Find flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Nelspruit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNelspruit

CPT - MQP

CPTMQP

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

9:00-11:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Tue 20/5

12:05-14:50

Nonstop2h 45m

R3 195

Cape TownNelspruit

CPT - MQP

CPTMQP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

7:00-11:00

1 stop4h 00m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Sun 15/6

15:10-17:50

Nonstop2h 40m

R3 768

Cape TownNelspruit

CPT - MQP

CPTMQP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Mon 10/3

13:25-16:10

Nonstop2h 45m

R4 396

Cape TownNelspruit

CPT - MQP

CPTMQP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R1 865

Cape TownNelspruit

CPT - MQP

CPTMQP

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/6

6:05-11:00

1 stop4h 55m

R2 309

Cape TownNelspruit

CPT - MQP

CPTMQP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/2

21:05-16:35

1 stop19h 30m

R2 844

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit, you should look to book at least 55 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit (average of R167). Flying from Cape Town to Nelspruit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R219). 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 CPT to MQP?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Nelspruit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Nelspruit, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Nelspruit

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Nelspruit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

The most flights from CPT to MQP are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Nelspruit by month

Plan your trip to Nelspruit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelspruit ranges from 10.0 - 138.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 138.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Nelspruit when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nelspruit by month

Plan your trip to Nelspruit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelspruit, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelspruit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelspruit. 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 Nelspruit. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit, such as Airlink and FlySafair. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

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

8,5
Very Good

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

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

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

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 Cape Town to Nelspruit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Cape Town to Nelspruit flights?

    When going to Nelspruit from Cape Town, passengers will board an airplane at Cape Town International Airport. This is the fourth busiest airport in Africa and the second busiest in South Africa. The airport has direct flights in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. There are two terminals linked by a central terminal at Cape Town Airport. The airport the flight will end at is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), which is 27 kilometres from Nelspruit. It offers flights to other cites in South Africa as well as regional points. The airport has a thatched terminal that is the largest thatched structure in Africa.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    There are limited numbers of direct, nonstop flights to Nelspruit from Cape Town. These flights are offered by South African Airways and last 2h 25m on average. While these are the only direct flights, there are also dozens of stopover flights into Nelspruit. Each of these flights is also through South African Airways but may stop in one or two places to make it to MQP. South African Airways is based at Johannesburg International Airport and has a fleet of more than 40 aircraft. It is a member of the Star Alliance.

  • What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    Stopover flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit are available throughout the day from the early morning into the evening hours. However, there are many more flights during the early part of the day than in the afternoon and evening hours. These flights typically stop down at O.R. Tambo International Airport if there is a single stop into Nelspruit. The flights with two stops may also spend time at Bloemfontein Airport, Lanseria Airport, or King Shaka International Airport in Durban. While one-stop flights are less expensive than direct flights, stopover flights with two stops are the most expensive in most cases.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    Passengers taking a flight from Cape Town into Nelspruit will not need a visa or a passport to do so. All that is required is a valid form of identification.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    If you wish to fly to Nelspruit from Cape Town, then you need to book flights from Cape Town Intl to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga. There are 4 flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) per day to choose from. Flights to Nelspruit from Cape Town Intl are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga typically takes.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Nelspruit flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Nelspruit round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit round-trip from R3 195. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Airlink. Users have found that FlySafair is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    Before booking your flight to Nelspruit from Cape Town, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: FlySafair (100%), British Airways (97%), KLM( 97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R995. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga) can be booked for R2 918 on average our data indicates R2 706 when flying from Cape Town to Nelspruit.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Nelspruit 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 Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit (average of R167). Flying from Cape Town to Nelspruit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R219). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Nelspruit

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AirlinkCheapestR2 711AverageR4 080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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