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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit from R1 648

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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Nelspruit (CPT-MQP)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:25 - 12:50CPT-MQP
2h 25mdirect
13:25 - 16:10MQP-CPT
2h 45mdirect
R3 518Airlink
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Sat, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 29
10:25 - 12:50CPT-MQP
2h 25mdirect
13:25 - 16:10MQP-CPT
2h 45mdirect
R3 555Airlink
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
7:50 - 10:15CPT-MQP
2h 25mdirect
13:25 - 16:10MQP-CPT
2h 45mdirect
R3 574Airlink
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Fri, May 24 - Tue, May 28
10:25 - 12:50CPT-MQP
2h 25mdirect
13:25 - 16:10MQP-CPT
2h 45mdirect
R3 592Airlink
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Sun, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 20
10:25 - 12:50CPT-MQP
2h 25mdirect
13:25 - 16:10MQP-CPT
2h 45mdirect
R3 611Airlink
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Sat, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 1
7:50 - 10:15CPT-MQP
2h 25mdirect
13:25 - 16:10MQP-CPT
2h 45mdirect
R3 648Airlink
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Tue, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 7
7:50 - 10:15CPT-MQP
2h 25mdirect
13:25 - 16:10MQP-CPT
2h 45mdirect
R3 666Airlink
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 19
7:50 - 10:15CPT-MQP
2h 25mdirect
12:05 - 14:50MQP-CPT
2h 45mdirect
R3 685
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Wed, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 2
10:25 - 12:50CPT-MQP
2h 25mdirect
17:30 - 8:15MQP-CPT
14h 45m1 stop
R3 703
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Sat, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 29
9:00 - 11:30CPT-MQP
2h 30mdirect
12:05 - 14:50MQP-CPT
2h 45mdirect
R6 629Hahn Air Systems
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Flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nelspruit on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit is May, where tickets cost R5 647 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and October, where the average cost of tickets is R6 980 and R6 869 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 46 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Nelspruit from Cape Town were found on FlySafair (R1 648) and Airlink (R1 740), and the lowest return tickets were found on Airlink (R3 518) and Hahn Air Systems (R6 629).

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Nelspruit?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Nelspruit. They are Airlink and FlySafair. The cheapest airline for this route is FlySafair, with the best one-way deal found costing R2 924. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Nelspruit per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Cape Town and land in Nelspruit, with an average flight time of 2h 25m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Nelspruit?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit take?

Direct flights cover the 2 473 km separating Cape Town and Nelspruit in about 2h 25m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 7:50 and will be landing in Nelspruit at 10:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit jets off at 10:25 and lands at 12:50.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

R1 648
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Nelspruit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit

  • Can I spend a night at Cape Town International Airport?

    Though Cape Town International Airport doesn’t offer many things to do as you wait for your flight, it is open 24 hours, and the lights are always on at night. You can find seats with armrests in all terminals, but you would instead prefer the viewing deck where there are padded benches. You will not be able to access the VIP lounges found at the airport terminals since they are always closed at night.

  • How can I get from Kruger National Park to Kruger International Airport?

    There is no direct route connecting the National Park to Kruger International Airport. Instead, you can travel to Sabi Sand Reserve Airport, which is only 31.25 miles away, and take a flight to Nelspruit. The flight will only take you 35 minutes and is available daily.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit was R89 for a one-way ticket and R190 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Nelspruit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Nelspruit.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    There are direct flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit, Airlink or FlySafair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit are Airlink and FlySafair. With an average price for the route of R6 212 and an overall rating of 8,2, Airlink is the most popular choice. FlySafair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R3 898 and an overall rating of 8,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nelspruit from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nelspruit with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nelspruit from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R2 095 or less one-way and R3 971 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to avoid layovers from Cape Town International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, you are advised to book your flight earlier. Airlink is the only airline that runs non-stop from Cape Town to Nelspruit and vice versa.
  • If you are looking to grab a meal at (CPT) before your flight, check out the Airport’s passenger terminals, which offer a vast and diverse array of food and drink options. Find restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and fast foods with diverse Internationally catered cuisines in all terminals, be it the landside before security check or the airside after security check.
  • Kruger International Airport advice travelers to be at least 1 hour 30 minutes early if they are boarding a domestic flight, 2 hours and 30 minutes for international travel regardless of the class, and at least 3 hours for flights going United states. Also, closure for domestic flights is 30 minutes before departure, while that for regional and international flights is 50 minutes before departure regardless of the classes.
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Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Kruger Mpumalanga, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Monday

Airlink, British Airways

Airlink, British Airways

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, FlySafair

Airlink, British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways

Airlink, British Airways

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways

Airlink, British Airways

Friday

Airlink, British Airways

Airlink, British Airways

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, FlySafair

Airlink, British Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways

Airlink, British Airways

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Direct returns

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates

Airlink, British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates

Airlink, British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates

Airlink, British Airways, +1 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates

Airlink, British Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates

Airlink, British Airways, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Cape Town to Nelspruit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Nelspruit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Nelspruit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,2
AirlinkOverall score based on 76 reviews
8,1Comfort
7,5Food
8,2Boarding
8,8Crew
6,2Entertainment
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8,0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

I arrived at the airport and the flight did not exist

They find a way to Nickel and dime you in all creative ways. The boarding crew seems to have target collection amount. If you are flying internationally, avoid them at all costs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Nelspruit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/9Sat
directFlySafair
2h 30mCPT-MQP
R1 648
16/6Sun
directAirlink
2h 25mCPT-MQP
R1 740
4/6Tue
directAirlink
2h 25mCPT-MQP
R1 778
30/9Mon
directAirlink
2h 25mCPT-MQP
R1 796
23/5Thu
directAirlink
2h 25mCPT-MQP
R1 815
16/9Mon
directAirlink
2h 25mCPT-MQP
R1 852
14/6Fri
1 stop
6h 15mCPT-MQP
R2 074
15/6Sat
1 stop
15h 20mCPT-MQP
R2 296
22/6Sat
directAirlink
2h 25mCPT-MQP
R2 574
21/6Fri
1 stopAirlink
22h 55mCPT-MQP
R2 685

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit that are departing in the next 10 days.
14/5Tue
direct
2h 30mCPT-MQP
21/5Tue
direct
2h 45mMQP-CPT
R3 870
14/5Tue
direct
2h 30mCPT-MQP
21/5Tue
multi-stop
5h 10mMQP-CPT
R4 722
13/5Mon
multi-stop
7h 40mCPT-MQP
20/5Mon
direct
2h 45mMQP-CPT
R5 388
11/5Sat
direct
2h 30mCPT-MQP
12/5Sun
direct
2h 45mMQP-CPT
R5 444
13/5Mon
directAirlink
2h 25mCPT-MQP
20/5Mon
directAirlink
2h 45mMQP-CPT
R5 758
14/5Tue
multi-stop
5h 35mCPT-MQP
21/5Tue
multi-stop
5h 10mMQP-CPT
R6 036
13/5Mon
multi-stop
7h 40mCPT-MQP
20/5Mon
multi-stop
5h 10mMQP-CPT
R6 481
11/5Sat
direct
2h 30mCPT-MQP
12/5Sun
multi-stop
26h 25mMQP-CPT
R6 666
11/5Sat
multi-stop
18h 50mCPT-MQP
12/5Sun
multi-stop
18h 40mMQP-CPT
R8 628
11/5Sat
multi-stopAirlink
5h 25mCPT-MQP
12/5Sun
multi-stopAirlink
7h 50mMQP-CPT
R15 442

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Cape Town - Nelspruit Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (undefined)South Africa

Destination:

Nelspruit (MQP)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Nelspruit - Cape Town

Cabin classes:

R3 055

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