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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Mthatha

CPT — UTT
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Mthatha Umtata are usually found in July or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Mthatha (UTT). 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 28 February 2025.

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Mthatha

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Mthatha. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Mthatha is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Mthatha (average of R206). Flying from Cape Town to Mthatha in June is currently the most expensive (average of R279). 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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  • What airports serve Cape Town to Mthatha flights?

    Travellers going to Mthatha, Umtata from Cape Town will start the journey in Cape Town International Airport. The airport was opened in 1954 and is located 20 kilometres from the city centre. This airport is the second busiest in South Africa and offers domestic and international flights into Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It is a hub for FlySafair, South African Express, and Mango airlines. Once flying to Umtata, passengers will disembark at Mthatha Airport in the Eastern Cape area of South Africa. The airport has a single runaway and is operated by the provincial government.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Mthatha?

    Unfortunately, there are currently no flights that run directly from Cape Town to Mthatha, Umtata. This may change in the future, but for now, travellers can take a flight with stops along the way to reach the destination. The only airline that offers these flights is South African Airways. It is the flag carrier of South Africa and has its headquarters in O.R. Tambo International airport. The airline flies to 26 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and America. It has a large presence in South Africa where it operates in five cities.

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

    The least expensive and shortest flights into Mthatha are going to be through one-stop flights. Each of these flights will have a stopover during the journey in O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The shortest flights can reach the destination in 4h 30m, while longer flights may last as long as 18h 00m. While stopover flights that stop twice are often more expensive, there are a variety of options when leaving Cape Town. These flights might stop in Johannesburg as well as at George Airport, King Shaka International Airport, or Bloemfontein Airport.

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

    Going to Mthatha from Cape Town does not require a passport or a visa. Passengers will need a valid form of identification in order to take a flight between these locations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Mthatha (average of R206). Flying from Cape Town to Mthatha in June is currently the most expensive (average of R279). 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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