Are there direct flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg?

Yes, direct flights are typically available from Nelspruit to Johannesburg. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 62.2% of all available options across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this route.

How long is the flight from Nelspruit to Johannesburg?

The typical direct flight from Nelspruit to Johannesburg has a median duration of 0 hours and 55 minutes. This route covers a distance of approximately 298 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 7 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers can expect a quick journey when flying directly.

Should I set a price alert for Nelspruit to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, it is advisable to set a price alert for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg. Historically, deals on this route have been frequent across the trailing 30 days. This suggests that prices can fluctuate, and an alert may help you secure a more favorable fare. Monitoring prices can be beneficial for this particular route.

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NLP - Johannesburg
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Nelspruit to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

A meaningful share of recent fares from Nelspruit to Johannesburg are non-stop, with 62.2% of itineraries being direct. For the remaining flights, most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical journey involving 1 stopover.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $93–$458, with a median of $143. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Nelspruit to Johannesburg is typically in February and January, both with median fares of $78. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $86.

A typical journey from Nelspruit to Johannesburg takes about 0h 55m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 0h 55m, while connecting itineraries typically have a longer median journey time of 7h 20m.

How much is a round trip from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

Regular price: $88 - $259

Prices for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg typically range from $88 to $259. The current lowest deal is $121 with Safair, for travel from Oct 18-Nov 15.

now $121

Low $88

High $259

The cheapest time to fly from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from NLP to JNB is March, with a median price of $72. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $358. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $72

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $358

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$161

$207

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$162

$206

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$136

$211

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$148

$222

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$136

$126

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$140

$121

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

5 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 25

$148 → $127

14%

7 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 20

$142 → $127

10%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

$142 → $127

10%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

$134 → $121

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

Nelspruit - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Nelspruit to Johannesburg are above the typical level at $121.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February and January offer the lowest median prices at $78 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 0h 55m

Direct flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg typically take 0h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

62.2% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline that offers direct flights on the Nelspruit to Johannesburg route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance

Recent fares are above the typical level, suggesting booking in advance may be beneficial.

Nelspruit main airports to depart from

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Cheapest

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~17 km from Nelspruit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$114

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$113

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity.

📍 ~480 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$239

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the best time to book flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $91. In comparison, booking 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a much higher average price of $441. Prices generally increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $158.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Nelspruit to Johannesburg is considered to be $93 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $143, while prices in the upper quartile could reach $458 or more.

Historically, January and February have offered the cheapest flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg, both with a median price of $78. September also presented a relatively low median price of $86 across the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $143, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Nelspruit to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

Regular price: $88 - $259

Prices for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg typically range from $88 to $259. The current lowest deal is $121 with Safair, for travel from Oct 18-Nov 15.

now $121

Low $88

High $259

The cheapest time to fly from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from NLP to JNB is March, with a median price of $72. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $358. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $72

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $358

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$161

$207

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$162

$206

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$136

$211

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$148

$222

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$136

$126

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MQP - Johannesburg

Nelspruit (MQP) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$140

$121

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nelspruit to Johannesburg

5 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 25

$148 → $127

14%

7 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 20

$142 → $127

10%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

$142 → $127

10%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

$134 → $121

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Nelspruit to Johannesburg