Cape Town to Mbombela (CPT–MQP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4Z661
4Z Airlink
E90
7:50 AM
SAST
10:10 AM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA670
FA FlySafair
738
9:00 AM
SAST
11:30 AM
SAST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z663
4Z Airlink
295
10:25 AM
SAST
12:45 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA634
FA FlySafair
738
12:15 PM
SAST
2:45 PM
SAST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA671
FA FlySafair
738
12:05 PM
SAST
2:50 PM
SAST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z664
4Z Airlink
295
1:25 PM
SAST
4:05 PM
SAST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4067
EK Emirates
295
1:25 PM
SAST
4:05 PM
SAST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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4Z662
4Z Airlink
E90
3:10 PM
SAST
5:50 PM
SAST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA635
FA FlySafair
738
3:20 PM
SAST
6:05 PM
SAST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cape Town to Mbombela
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 955 mi 2h 20m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CPT–MQP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink and FlySafair lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–MQP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 14 295, E90 2h20
FA FlySafair 6 738 2h30
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – 4Z
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + FA (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPT to MQP direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to MQP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
43
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mbombela is 0 hours the same as Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · MQP: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 6:00 PM in Mbombela.
Distance & Flight Time
955 mi / 1,538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m.

CPT–MQP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Mbombela route.
Route details
Distance955 mi / 1,538 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 27 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: MQP
IATA / ICAOMQP / FAKN
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation2,829 ft / 862 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to MQP flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m. The route covers 955 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and FlySafair.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from CPT to MQP. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VFA, JNB and DUR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MQP to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPT to MQP

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink and FlySafair. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CPT to MQP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to MQP ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,538 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via VFA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.