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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Umtata

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 20 mFlights between Johannesburg and Umtata take, on average, 1 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£147Cheapest price for a flight between Johannesburg and Umtata found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsO. R. Tambo International AirportFor flights from Johannesburg to Umtata

Destination airportMthatha AirportFor the route from Johannesburg to Umtata

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Johannesburg to Umtata

Airlines flying this routeSouth African AirlinkAirline(s) with flights between Johannesburg to Umtata

One-way average Price£177The average price for a flight Johannesburg - Umtata at Opodo is £177, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Umtata when departing from Johannesburg

Distance: 375 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Umtata airports

Book your Johannesburg to Umtata flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Umtata (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £147, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to Umtata takes roughly 1 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Umtata route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The weather in Umtata

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Umtata, temperatures average around 27ºC in the warmest months and roughly 6ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 28ºC
Lows: down to 5ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: July
Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Umtata

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Umtata:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Umtata. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Umtata

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Umtata?

When you fly from Johannesburg to Umtata the average price is £177. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Umtata at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Umtata is 147 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Umtata?

The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Umtata are September, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Umtata?

The best time of the year to go to Umtata when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Umtata from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Umtata.

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Umtata?

The total flight time between Johannesburg and Umtata is of around 1 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 374.52 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Umtata compared to Johannesburg?

While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Umtata can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 14º ºC in Umtata, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

Which are the airlines with flights from Johannesburg to Umtata?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Johannesburg to Umtata are:

South African Airlink.

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