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Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Mthatha

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cape Town to Mthatha

November 14 - November 24

Cheapest

CPT - Mthatha

$246

$445

Round trip

November 10 - November 11

CPT - Mthatha

$249

$449

Round trip

October 22 - November 1

Best
Earliest

CPT - Mthatha

$288

$449

Round trip

October 22 - November 4

Best
Earliest

CPT - Mthatha

$284

$449

Round trip

October 22 - November 11

Best
Earliest

CPT - Mthatha

$279

$449

Round trip

October 22 - October 27

Best
Earliest

CPT - Mthatha

$300

$451

Round trip

November 19 - November 23

CPT - Mthatha

$250

$453

Round trip

November 12 - November 23

CPT - Mthatha

$245

$453

Round trip

November 10 - November 24

CPT - Mthatha

$246

$453

Round trip

November 12 - November 22

CPT - Mthatha

$246

$453

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Mthatha

For flights from Cape Town to Mthatha, fares are typically $216–$229, with a median of $226. Right now, fares are near the typical level, though currently 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find flights on this route.
When looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Mthatha, the cheapest time to fly is often during the winter months. July stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $199. Following closely are June, with a median fare of $203, and August, with a median of $205.
Most itineraries for flights from Cape Town to Mthatha connect at least once. There are currently no direct flights from Cape Town to Mthatha available in recent observations. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
A typical journey from Cape Town to Mthatha takes approximately 4h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.
The distance between Cape Town and Mthatha is 979 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically translates to a relatively quick travel time, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Mthatha

Regular price: $206 - $420

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Mthatha are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 206 USD and 420 USD. The current lowest deal is 445 USD with Airlink, for travel from November 14 to November 24, 2026.

now $445

Low $206

High $420

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Mthatha

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to UTT is July, with a median price of $199. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $248. Prices are generally lower from June to September.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $199

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $248

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Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Mthatha

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Mthatha

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Mthatha (UTT)

Safair

$279

$638

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Mthatha

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Mthatha (UTT)

Safair

$300

$600

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Mthatha

Cape Town (CPT) - Mthatha (UTT)

$300

$643

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Mthatha

South African Airways

Cape Town (CPT) - Mthatha (UTT)

South African Airways

$283

$571

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Mthatha

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Mthatha (UTT)

Safair

$281

$549

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Mthatha

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Mthatha (UTT)

Safair

$294

$550

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Mthatha

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$313  →  $458

47%

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

$300  →  $451

50%

5 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 13

$302  →  $454

50%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

$295  →  $454

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Mthatha

Cape Town - Mthatha route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Cape Town to Mthatha are above the typical level at $445.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the cheapest prices.

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Mthatha, with a median price of $199.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 4h 45m.

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Cape Town to Mthatha is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

This route primarily features connecting flights, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers the most deals.

Airlink has historically offered the most deals for flights from Cape Town to Mthatha.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Mthatha are frequent, with 0.73 deals per day.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a good option for flights from Cape Town to Mthatha.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$445

Mthatha main airports to arrive at

Mthatha (UTT)

Cheapest

Mthatha Airport is ideal for direct access to Mthatha and the surrounding Eastern Cape region.

📍 ~15 km from Mthatha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$445

Airports nearby Mthatha used as alternative

East London (ELS)

East London (ELS) is a practical alternative due to its regional importance and more flight options.

📍 ~250 km from Mthatha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International (DUR) is a major hub offering a wide variety of routes and better infrastructure.

📍 ~300 km from Mthatha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Margate (MGH)

Margate (MGH) is geographically the closest alternative, useful for specific regional connections.

📍 ~200 km from Mthatha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$436

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is an alternative gateway to the KwaZulu-Natal interior, closer than Durban for some.

📍 ~250 km from Mthatha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$411

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is a major regional hub with high service reliability, good if East London is unavailable.

📍 ~400 km from Mthatha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mthatha

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak hours may offer lower fares.

Booking in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good booking window. Generally, booking a few weeks to a few months before your trip is a common strategy.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal additional flight options or more favorable prices. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings could be significant. Always weigh the cost and convenience of flying into an alternative airport.