Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha
JNB — UTT
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Mthatha Umtata are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Mthatha
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 3 November 2025.
Popular in
November
Cheapest in
May
Average price
£169
Good round-trip deal
£149 or less
Good one-way deal
£102 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Mthatha
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Mthatha. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha (average of £73). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha in July is currently the most expensive (average of £136). 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 JNB to UTT?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Mthatha. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 November 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha
Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Mthatha. 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 3 November 2025.
The most flights from JNB to UTT are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Mthatha delayed?
About 33% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Mthatha have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Mthatha flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Mthatha flights?
Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Mthatha
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mthatha. 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 Mthatha. Reviews last updated 3 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Mthatha from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Most people fly into Mthatha Umtata (UTT) if they book a flight to Mthatha from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Umtata has 9 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 1 airline. Mthatha Umtata is conveniently located just 7.1 mi from Mthatha’s city center.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £137 on this airline. This flight start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha?
Before booking your flight to Mthatha from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (86%), KLM (81%), Airlink( 80%).
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Mthatha that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Mthatha flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Mthatha?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Mthatha.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Mthatha?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha (average of £73). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha in July is currently the most expensive (average of £136). 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.
Explore flights to Mthatha departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 November 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 November 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from OR Tambo to Mthatha. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 November 2025.
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