Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Mthatha (average of R229). 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 610
February
R4 206
March
R4 574
April
R4 537
May
R4 206
June
R4 316
July
R4 574
August
R4 574
September
R4 353
October
R4 280
November
R4 390
December
R4 849
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.