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Cheap flights from Nelspruit to Cape Town (MQP - CPT)

MQP — CPT
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Nelspruit to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nelspruit (MQP) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 July 30, 2025.

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Best time to book a flight from Nelspruit to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nelspruit to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nelspruit to Cape Town. 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 Nelspruit to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelspruit to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Nelspruit to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 MQP to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Nelspruit to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nelspruit to Cape Town at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Nelspruit to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Nelspruit to Cape Town. 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from MQP to CPT are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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  • How popular is this Nelspruit to Cape Town flight route?

    This flight path from Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nelspruit to Cape Town?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Nelspruit to Cape Town are FlySafair (100%), KLM (93%) and Airlink (93%).

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelspruit to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Nelspruit to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Nelspruit to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nelspruit to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$76Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$152Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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