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

MQP — CPT
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 March, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Airlink

Airlink offers priority boarding and lounge access with Superb Sunbird fares for added convenience.


Economy passengers enjoy free seat selection on all Airlink fares, enhancing travel flexibility.

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FlySafair

FlySafair's priority boarding can be added for a small fee, ensuring a quicker boarding process.


FlySafair offers blocked seats for extra space, ideal for added comfort on longer flights.

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Best time to book a flight from Nelspruit to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nelspruit to Cape Town

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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 74 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 September 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nelspruit to Cape Town at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nelspruit to Cape Town, such as Airlink and FlySafair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

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
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

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
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

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

    This flight path from Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nelspruit to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Airlink ($80), and FlySafair ($150) offers the cheapest pricing from Nelspruit to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from Nelspruit to Cape Town for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 (94%), KLM (93%) and Airlink (92%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelspruit to Cape Town 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 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$80Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$150Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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