R840 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Nelspruit – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 and lands at 7:55
• Latest: departs at 18:10 and lands at 19:05.

The flight takes about 55m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit takes 55m, covering 481 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit range from R1 833 to R2 999, with an average of R2 296 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 833 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the R2 296 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R178–R1 646 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-140 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 729, which is 47% above the typical average for this route.

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R150 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Sixt
• Firefly
• Avis
• 1First Car Rental

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 11m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R1 992 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R2 750, a difference of R757.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Nelspruit. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• FlySafair

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nelspruit flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• FlySafair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.