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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha

JNB — UTT
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Mthatha Umtata are usually found in May or June, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday 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 15 August 2025.

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November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£149
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Mthatha

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha

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 8 August 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 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 15 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mthatha by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 15 August 2025.

The most flights from JNB to UTT are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 15 August 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.
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

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
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

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

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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 8 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 £133 on this airline. This flight start at 11% 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: Airlink (80%), Air France (80%), Emirates( 79%).

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from OR Tambo to Mthatha

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest£133Average£157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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