How to find cheap flights to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS)
$2,348 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to HDS, the lowest fare is $1,269.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to HDS rises or falls.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Hoedspruit, where Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines tend to offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Hoedspruit. This will give you more options for where you take off and land, along with different fares.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Hoedspruit, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Hoedspruit
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Hoedspruit is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to HDS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Travel to Hoedspruit in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to HDS, but also when fares can be more expensive.
March is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Hoedspruit then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Hoedspruit is warmest in December, averaging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF), July is when temperatures are at their lowest.
June gives you the best chance of clearer skies. This is the driest month in Hoedspruit.
The wettest time of year is January. Go then and you can expect to get around seven days of rainfall.
Flying to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS): What you need to know
Get to Hoedspruit without any layovers. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport:
Airlink is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 73% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a great choice when booking your HDS plane ticket.
You'll be landing in the UTC+2 timezone at HDS.
Catch up on sleep shortly after your flight to HDS at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa. This comfortable accommodation option is an easy drive from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.
Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This number is a measure of how reliably flights from HDS touch down when expected.
Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is located in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa.
Getting to central Hoedspruit from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS)
HDS is located about 10 kilometres from central Hoedspruit.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to HDS, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 20 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Hoedspruit, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfy hotels:
Hoedspruit highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Hoedspruit:
Blue Canyon Private Game Reserve: Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 8 kilometres southeast of the centre.
Pridelands Conservancy: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 3 kilometres northeast of the heart of Hoedspruit.
How to get to Phalaborwa from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS)
Going directly to Phalaborwa? From HDS, it takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS) to Nkowakowa
If Nkowakowa is where you're going, it's about 97 kilometres from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.
It takes 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Nkowakowa.
Explore more of South Africa
Say yes to more adventures in Polokwane. Roughly 177 kilometres west of Hoedspruit, Polokwane Game Reserve, Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum and Polokwane Snake & Reptile Park give you plenty of reason to visit.