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Fastest6h 45mgate to gate
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Cemair
Cemair
5Z-834
08:40
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
26H :50 M
1 Stop
CPT · 22h 05m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-840
13:55
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
21H :35 M
1 Stop
CPT · 16h 50m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6002
06:05
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
8H :40 M
1 Stop
CPT · 3h 55m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
14:45
2026-10-26
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-312
05:55
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)South AfricaLanseria
8H :50 M
1 Stop
CPT · 4h 00m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
14:45
2026-10-26
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-301
07:00
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)South AfricaLanseria
7H :45 M
1 Stop
CPT · 3h 00m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
14:45
2026-10-26
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-301
07:00
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)South AfricaLanseria
28H :30 M
1 Stop
CPT · 23h 45m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-315
09:00
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)South AfricaLanseria
26H :30 M
1 Stop
CPT · 21h 45m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-311
10:00
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)South AfricaLanseria
25H :30 M
1 Stop
CPT · 20h 45m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-305
11:30
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)South AfricaLanseria
24H :00 M
1 Stop
CPT · 19h 15m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6016
14:30
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
21H :00 M
1 Stop
CPT · 16h 15m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-352
12:05
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)South AfricaLanseria
23H :25 M
1 Stop
CPT · 18h 35m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6005
08:10
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
27H :20 M
1 Stop
CPT · 22h 35m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-358
15:40
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)South AfricaLanseria
19H :50 M
1 Stop
CPT · 15h 00m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-113
18:15
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
17H :15 M
1 Stop
CPT · 12h 30m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-691
18:30
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
17H :00 M
1 Stop
CPT · 12h 15m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-115
19:35
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
15H :55 M
1 Stop
CPT · 11h 10m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-103
20:05
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
15H :25 M
1 Stop
CPT · 10h 40m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-200
05:55
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
8H :50 M
1 Stop
CPT · 4h 00m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
14:45
2026-10-26
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-214
16:20
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
19H :10 M
1 Stop
CPT · 14h 20m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-204
16:40
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
18H :50 M
1 Stop
CPT · 14h 00m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-500
17:40
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
17H :50 M
1 Stop
CPT · 13h 05m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-604
06:30
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
8H :15 M
1 Stop
CPT · 3h 25m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
14:45
2026-10-26
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga

Recommended hotels in Nelspruit

Stay options near the arrival city for the same travel date.

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South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-2448
08:40
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
26H :50 M
1 Stop
CPT · 22h 05m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-216
15:10
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
20H :20 M
1 Stop
CPT · 15h 30m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-692
08:00
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)South AfricaJohannesburg International
6H :45 M
1 Stop
CPT · 2h 00m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
14:45
2026-10-26
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-303
16:45
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)South AfricaLanseria
18H :45 M
1 Stop
CPT · 14h 00m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
11:30
2026-10-27
Nelspruit (MQP)South AfricaKruger Mpumalanga
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare R5,553 Cemair 08:40
Earliest departure R5,883 FlySafair 05:55
Shortest duration R6,948 FlySafair 08:00
Night 00:00-05:59 R5,883 FlySafair at 05:55
Morning 06:00-11:59 R5,553 Cemair at 08:40
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 R5,553 Cemair at 13:55
Evening 18:00-23:59 R6,681 FlySafair at 18:15

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Johannesburg (JNB)

Johannesburg International

South Africa

GMT 2

Latitude: -26.1392

Longitude: 28.246

Nelspruit (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga

South Africa

GMT 2

Latitude: -25.3831996918

Longitude: 31.1056003571

Distance: Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Nelspruit (MQP), South Africa - 298.45 km
Flights shown for 26 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Johannesburg and Nelspruit

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Johannesburg

Thu, 15 Oct
30°CClear skyLow 18°
53% humidity 12 km/h wind
  • Mon29° / 16°
  • Tue31° / 17°
  • Wed31° / 19°
Arrival city

Nelspruit

Thu, 15 Oct
31°CClear skyLow 18°
61% humidity 5 km/h wind
  • Mon27° / 15°
  • Tue30° / 13°
  • Wed31° / 15°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Nelspruit

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 04NovElection DayWednesday
  • 16DecDay of ReconciliationWednesday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 26DecSt. Stephen's DaySaturday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Johannesburg to Nelspruit

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Connecting flight₹32,266Longer, includes a stop39 options

Air distance is about 298 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 3 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nelspruit

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FlySafair Flights

from R5,88333 flights
Fares from
R5,883
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
33 in the list above

Cemair Flights

from R5,5535 flights
Fares from
R5,553
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
5 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration6h 45m · FlySafair
First departure of the day05:55 · FlySafair
Last departure of the day20:05 · FlySafair
Flight options found39
Airport codesJohannesburg–JNB, Nelspruit–MQP

Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.

Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 39 flight options. The first flight leaves around 05:55 and the last around 20:05. The fastest flight takes about 6h 45m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from R5,553, Afternoon from R5,553, Night from R5,883, Evening from R6,681. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg needs a plan built around districts rather than a single walking centre. Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum tell different parts of South Africa’s twentieth-century story. Rosebank and Sandton provide hotels, restaurants and rail stops, while Soweto requires a dedicated outing. Travellers from India often connect through OR Tambo to other African destinations, but even a brief stay can include one museum and a neighbourhood visit. Road distances and traffic make a booked transfer useful outside the Gautrain corridor.

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Tips for travellers from India

Sandton is convenient for a Gautrain arrival and business in that district, while Rosebank provides another rail-linked hotel base. A stay elsewhere may need a car after the station, so compare the complete airport-to-hotel route. OR Tambo’s Gautrain connection does not put every Johannesburg attraction within walking distance; Soweto and the Apartheid Museum still need their own transport arrangements.

Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum explain different parts of the country’s past and should be given separate visits. Pairing either with a nearby district is more practical than adding a succession of distant stops. Soweto deserves a dedicated outing with a clear pickup and return point rather than a brief detour between the airport and a Sandton meeting. The airport’s Terminal A is associated with international departures, while Terminal B handles domestic services within the connected complex. Follow the domestic-flight signs if continuing within South Africa after completing arrival formalities. A hotel near the airport can suit an early onward flight, but it is a different choice from a base for central museums. For a short city visit, select one museum and one neighbourhood around the available road time. Rosebank or Sandton rail access can simplify arrival while still leaving the sightseeing transfers to be planned individually.

Best time to visit Johannesburg

April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for mild days.

Places to visit in Johannesburg

Constitution HillApartheid MuseumNelson Mandela SquareRosebankSowetoJohannesburg Art Gallery

How to reach Johannesburg

By Air: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 23 km east of central Johannesburg; Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes. Taxis and booked cars serve wider districts.

By Rail: Gautrain connects the airport with Sandton, Rosebank and Park Station via interchange.

By Road: Airport taxis and hired cars use the R24 and regional motorways; intercity coaches leave from city terminals.

What to do in Johannesburg

Tour the former prison complex at Constitution Hill.
Spend time at the Apartheid Museum.
Visit Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Arrange a guided outing to Soweto.

Johannesburg airport information

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). OR Tambo’s Terminal A handles international departures, while Terminal B serves domestic operations. The terminals form a connected complex, but an international-to-domestic connection still involves the relevant arrival and departure procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Johannesburg to Nelspruit flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Johannesburg to Nelspruit dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at R5,553. This can change from week to week.

How far is Johannesburg from Nelspruit by air?

The direct air distance between Johannesburg (JNB) and Nelspruit (MQP) is about 298 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from JNB to MQP?

Not on the dates shown here. Every Johannesburg to Nelspruit option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.

Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Nelspruit?

FlySafair and Cemair are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit?

Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 6h 45m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.

What is the baggage allowance on Johannesburg to Nelspruit flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 21 KG, 2 Pieces and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Nelspruit flight fare?

The lowest Johannesburg to Nelspruit fare on this page is R5,553. Fares on the same dates run up to R7,252, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Johannesburg to Nelspruit flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:55 and the last around 20:05, local time at Johannesburg. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Approx route distance: 298.45 km.

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Lowest Johannesburg to Nelspruit airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare R5,553 26/10/2026 Cemair 08:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days R5,442 07/11/2026 Cemair 08:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days R5,275 06/01/2027 Cemair 08:40

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Johannesburg to Nelspruit Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Johannesburg and Nelspruit is about 298 KM. In these results, journey times range from 6h 45m to 28h 30m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Johannesburg to Nelspruit Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 39 flight options. The first departure from Johannesburg is at 05:55 and the last is at 20:05. Flights leave from Johannesburg International and land at Kruger Mpumalanga.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteJohannesburg to Nelspruit
Aerial Distance298 KM
Flight Duration6h 45m - 28h 30m
Airport CodesJohannesburg - JNB, Nelspruit - MQP
Total Flights Available39 flights0 direct39 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 05:55
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 20:05
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)8 flights0 direct8 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)15 flights0 direct15 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)8 flights0 direct8 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)7 flights0 direct7 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)1 flight0 direct1 with layover

Airport Information & Terminals

JNB: Johannesburg airport. Airport access in Johannesburg depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

MQP: Nelspruit airport. Airport access in Nelspruit depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

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