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Nelspruit.R 657 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 657, select.

Nelspruit.R 661 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Sep.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 661, select.

Nelspruit.R 768 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 768, select.

Nelspruit.R 933 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 933, select.

Nelspruit.R 937 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jan.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 2 Jan, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 937, select.

Nelspruit.R 940 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Mar.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 940, select.

Nelspruit.R 970 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 970, select.

Nelspruit.R 1,362 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,362, select.

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Airports near Nelspruit

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Direct flights to Nelspruit

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Nelspruit?

Airlink, KLM, Qatar Airways, Emirates, FlySafair, British Airways, Qantas and Hahn Air Systems all fly direct to Nelspruit.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nelspruit?

The cheapest month to fly to Nelspruit is usually November.

How can I find the best flight deal to Nelspruit?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nelspruit but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Nelspruit Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

How much are return flights to Nelspruit?

The best price we found for a return flight to Nelspruit is R 1,352. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Nelspruit Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Nelspruit Airport is Friday, 7 November 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Nelspruit?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nelspruit is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Nelspruit with?

Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nelspruit.

Flying to Nelspruit

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 657
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	1 hr, 29 mins
Most popular airline	Airlink
Average flights per week	137

Discover Nelspruit

How to find cheap flights to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)

R 1,352 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MQP, the lowest fare is R 657.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to MQP goes up or down.
About eight months in advance is an ideal time to book tickets to Nelspruit, where Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for locking in the lowest prices.
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Best time to go to Nelspruit

The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Nelspruit is typically January.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MQP.
If you want to experience Nelspruit at its liveliest, book your flights to MQP for July. Being on holiday during peak seasons usually means more to do and see compared to other times.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Nelspruit then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), February is when Nelspruit is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF), July is when temperatures are at their lowest.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? June is the driest month in Nelspruit, averaging one day of rain.
Rain is more common here during December, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.

Travelling to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP): What you need to know

Get to Nelspruit without any detours. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport:
Airlink is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 88% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule, making it an excellent choice when booking your MQP plane ticket.
MQP is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to MQP? These hotels close to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Kick off your trip to Nelspruit sooner by grabbing a car hire in MQP. Hertz, First - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz are popular suppliers to take your pick of here.
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is among the more punctual hubs, with up to 86% of outbound flights landing as scheduled. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is located in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Getting to central Nelspruit from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)

The distance from MQP to central Nelspruit is about 27 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to MQP, expect a drive to the centre of around 25 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Nelspruit, book a room at one of these popular options:

Nelspruit highlights

Hop off your flight to Nelspruit and make your way to these major attractions:
- Cascades Waterfall: An impressive preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 3 kilometres north of the centre.
- I’langa Mall: Need another good reason to visit Nelspruit? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre.

How to get to Barberton from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)

The nearby city of Barberton is about 72 kilometres from MQP. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share takes around 1 hour.

Travelling from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Lydenburg

If Lydenburg is where you're off to, it's around 72 kilometres from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
The drive time to Lydenburg is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

Explore more of South Africa

There are plenty more places to explore in South Africa, starting with Pretoria. Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are must-do's in this city, which is around 290 kilometres west of Nelspruit.
Benoni is another popular destination in South Africa and is roughly 290 kilometres west of Nelspruit. Set your sights on top attractions like Cosmos Park, St Dunstan's Anglican Cathedral and Buso Park.
Or venture to Boksburg, roughly 306 kilometres west of Nelspruit. East Rand Mall, Petmasters Bird Park and Rondebult Bird Sanctuary are just the start of the reasons to visit.