Travelling from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is 55 minutes.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Nelspruit.
You can choose from 39 weekly Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest flight you can take. Airlink (South Africa) operates the last service of the day at 17:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MQP to JNB flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airlink has direct flights from Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Johannesburg — and maybe even more of South Africa if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Airlink on this route.
With 68.86% of its services arriving as scheduled, Airlink is the most punctual carrier operating MQP to JNB flights.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Cape Town Airport is a top stopover on the MQP to JNB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is R 973. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,793. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from MQP to JNB by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MQP to JNB.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
Handy information about Nelspruit Airport (MQP)
When it comes to Nelspruit Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Nelspruit Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Nelspruit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MQP? If you've booked an early flight from Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Book a hotel close to JNB if you're taking a late Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Nelspruit Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MQP to JNB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Travel around 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its top attractions. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are among the biggest draws.









