Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Johannesburg to Maputo. Historically, 82% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates a high prevalence of non-stop options for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Maputo?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Maputo typically takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight time of 70 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 7 hours and 10 minutes, or 430 minutes.

How often do cheap flights from Johannesburg to Maputo come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Johannesburg to Maputo come up frequently. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive pricing. Travelers looking for deals on this route can expect regular opportunities to find lower fares.

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2026-10-22 – 2026-10-29
JNB - Maputo
73% AI deal score
$322
$203
Round trip
2026-11-10 – 2026-11-13
JNB - Maputo
72% AI deal score
$290
$204
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-13
JNB - Maputo
70% AI deal score
$270
$204
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2027-01-15 – 2027-01-22
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$317
$204
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2026-10-13 – 2026-10-19
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2027-01-23 – 2027-01-30
JNB - Maputo
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$316
$210
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2026-10-23 – 2026-10-30
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$322
$211
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2026-11-22 – 2026-11-27
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$293
$211
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2026-09-21 – 2026-09-23
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Johannesburg to Maputo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Flights from Johannesburg to Maputo typically range from $181 to $375, with a median price of $202. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Maputo are significantly above the typical level. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal might require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo, December stands out with a median fare of $179. October and September also offer competitive prices, both with a median of $181. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could help you secure a better fare.

The journey from Johannesburg to Maputo is a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 433 kilometers. A typical journey takes approximately 1h 10m, including connections. For this route, 82% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning almost all itineraries are non-stop, offering a quick and convenient travel option.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Maputo

Regular price: $271 - $339

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $271 and $339. The current lowest deal is $203 with Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now $203

Low $271

High $339

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo is December, with a median price of $179. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $286. Prices are generally lower from June to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $179

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $286

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Maputo

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$362

$290

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$387

$242

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

$385

$277

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

$388

$277

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

$362

$277

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

$339

$277

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$387 → $242

38%

25 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 19

$419 → $277

34%

8 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 30

$400 → $278

30%

9 nights

Nov 22 - Dec 1

$396 → $278

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

Johannesburg - Maputo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Maputo are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, October, or September for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December ($179), October ($181), and September ($181).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

The median flight time for direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo is 1 hour 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

82% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 82% of recent flights having no stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flights

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique provides direct flights on the Johannesburg to Maputo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Johannesburg to Maputo are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Fly from O. R. Tambo International for a direct route from Johannesburg to Maputo.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

Maputo main airports to arrive at

Maputo International (MPM)

Cheapest

Maputo International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo.

📍 ~5 km from Maputo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$276

Airports nearby Maputo used as alternative

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

O. R. Tambo International is a primary international hub with an extensive flight network, often offering lower fares.

📍 ~440 km from Maputo (requires a border crossing into South Africa and significant travel time).

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From JNB

Elite

Sep 11

Maputo, Mozambique

48% AI deal score

$2,424

$1,942

Save $482

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Sep 01

Maputo, Mozambique

48% AI deal score

$2,626

$2,119

Save $507

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 11

Maputo, Mozambique

46% AI deal score

$2,264

$1,988

Save $276

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 04

Maputo, Mozambique

46% AI deal score

$2,471

$2,218

Save $253

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 04

Maputo, Mozambique

46% AI deal score

$2,585

$2,305

Save $280

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 17

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,183

$2,024

Save $159

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 24

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,174

$2,024

Save $150

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 30

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,157

$2,034

Save $123

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 15

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,210

$2,035

Save $175

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 11

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,489

$2,333

Save $156

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 03

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,595

$2,398

Save $197

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 04

Maputo, Mozambique

44% AI deal score

$2,229

$2,211

Save $18

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Maputo

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Johannesburg to Maputo is 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is typically around $233. Booking within 28-59 days of travel sees an average price of $249. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $309.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo is considered to be $181 or less. The median price for this route was $202. Historically, 25% of all flights on this route were available for $181 or less, while 75% were priced at $375 or below.

Historically, December has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo, with a median price of $179. October and September also offered competitive prices, both with a median of $181. The annual median price for this route was $202, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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Johannesburg to Maputo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Maputo

Regular price: $271 - $339

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $271 and $339. The current lowest deal is $203 with Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now $203

Low $271

High $339

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

December

Cheapest

Flights from $179

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $286

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Maputo

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$362

$290

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$387

$242

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

$385

$277

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

$388

$277

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

$362

$277

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

$339

$277

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$387 → $242

38%

25 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 19

$419 → $277

34%

8 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 30

$400 → $278

30%

9 nights

Nov 22 - Dec 1

$396 → $278

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

Johannesburg - Maputo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Maputo are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, October, or September for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December ($179), October ($181), and September ($181).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

The median flight time for direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo is 1 hour 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

82% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 82% of recent flights having no stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flights

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique provides direct flights on the Johannesburg to Maputo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Johannesburg to Maputo are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Fly from O. R. Tambo International for a direct route from Johannesburg to Maputo.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

Maputo main airports to arrive at

Maputo International (MPM)

Cheapest

Maputo International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo.

📍 ~5 km from Maputo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$276

Airports nearby Maputo used as alternative

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Maputo, Mozambique

44% AI deal score

$2,229

$2,211

Save $18

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Maputo

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Maputo

Johannesburg to Maputo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Maputo

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Maputo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

Johannesburg - Maputo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December, October, or September for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 10m

82% of recent flights are direct

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Maputo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Maputo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Maputo

Best Elite deals to Maputo

Sep 11

Sep 01

Sep 11

Sep 04

Sep 04

Sep 17

Dec 24

Dec 30

Sep 15

Sep 11

Sep 03

Dec 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Maputo

When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Maputo?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo?

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo?

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Maputo?

How often do cheap flights from Johannesburg to Maputo come up?

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More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Maputo from other cities

Johannesburg to Maputo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Maputo

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Maputo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

Johannesburg - Maputo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December, October, or September for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 10m

82% of recent flights are direct

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Maputo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Maputo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Maputo

Best Elite deals to Maputo

Sep 11

Sep 01

Sep 11

Sep 04

Sep 04

Sep 17

Dec 24

Dec 30

Sep 15

Sep 11

Sep 03

Dec 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Maputo

When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Maputo?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo?