Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo?

Yes, direct flights are available from Johannesburg to Maputo. Historically, approximately 44.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a stopover, the median number of stopovers has typically been one. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights also represent a significant portion of the available routes.

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Maputo?

The direct flight from Johannesburg to Maputo typically takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 433 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 17 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences in flight time when planning their journey between the two cities.

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

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Maputo are classified as a regular occurrence. This indicates that opportunities for finding affordable fares on this route arise with consistent frequency. Travelers monitoring this route can expect to find favorable prices appearing regularly.

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Johannesburg to Maputo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Fares for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo typically range from $377–$1035, with a median of $714. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence for price changes on this route.

When considering cheap flights from Johannesburg to Maputo, the cheapest time to fly is often November or January, both with a median fare of $287. December also presents a competitive option, with a median fare of $288.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Maputo has a median duration of 1h 10m, including connections. While a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For itineraries that include connections, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer, at 22h 18m.

The route from Johannesburg to Maputo covers a distance of 433 km. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Maputo

Regular price: $253 - $310

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo is between 253 USD and 310 USD. The current lowest deal is 254 USD with Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique. This deal is available for travel from Nov 22 to Nov 27.

now $254

Low $253

High $310

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to MPM is January, with a median price of $287. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $785. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $287

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $785

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Maputo

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$414

$340

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

South African Airways

$413

$423

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Qatar Airways

$573

$1,812

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Qatar Airways

$576

$1,787

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Qatar Airways

$571

$1,814

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Qatar Airways

$423

$1,538

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$414 → $340

18%

5 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 27

$295 → $254

14%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

$301 → $267

11%

6 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 11

$319 → $290

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

Johannesburg - Maputo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Maputo are above the typical level, with a median of $714.

📅 Best time to fly

November and January are historically cheapest

Historically, November and January offer the lowest median prices at $287 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo typically take 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flights

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct flights available for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct deals

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique currently has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, consider booking when prices are low.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$274

Maputo main airports to arrive at

Maputo International (MPM)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Maputo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$273

Airports nearby Maputo used as alternative

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

O. R. Tambo International offers an extensive flight network and often lower fares, despite the distance.

📍 ~450 km from Maputo (requires a border crossing and significant travel time).

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Dec 31

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,136

$1,946

Save $190

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Oct 29

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,452

$2,311

Save $141

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Dec 30

Maputo, Mozambique

44% AI deal score

$2,078

$2,039

Save $39

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 25

Maputo, Mozambique

40% AI deal score

$2,052

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 29

Maputo, Mozambique

37% AI deal score

$1,946

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 04

Maputo, Mozambique

37% AI deal score

$1,976

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 04

Maputo, Mozambique

37% AI deal score

$2,250

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 27

Maputo, Mozambique

37% AI deal score

$2,488

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 24

Maputo, Mozambique

36% AI deal score

$2,032

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 29

Maputo, Mozambique

36% AI deal score

$2,039

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 03

Maputo, Mozambique

36% AI deal score

$2,062

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Feb 12

Maputo, Mozambique

36% AI deal score

$2,070

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Maputo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $286. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, has historically shown a significantly higher average price of $970. This trend suggests that planning a few weeks in advance can lead to considerable savings on this route.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo is considered to be $377 or less. The median price for this route has been $714. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed flights costing $1035 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $377 threshold.

Historically, November and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo, with a median price of $287 for both. December also shows a competitive median price of $288. These months are significantly more affordable compared to the annual median price of $714 for this route. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider planning their trips during these months.

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Johannesburg to Maputo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

The route from Johannesburg to Maputo covers a distance of 433 km. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Maputo

Regular price: $253 - $310

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

now $254

Low $253

High $310

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

January

Cheapest

Flights from $287

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $785

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Maputo

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$414

$340

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

South African Airways

$413

$423

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Qatar Airways

$573

$1,812

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Qatar Airways

$576

$1,787

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Qatar Airways

$571

$1,814

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Maputo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Maputo (MPM)

Qatar Airways

$423

$1,538

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$414 → $340

18%

5 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 27

$295 → $254

14%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

$301 → $267

11%

6 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 11

$319 → $290

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo

Johannesburg - Maputo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Maputo are above the typical level, with a median of $714.

📅 Best time to fly

November and January are historically cheapest

Historically, November and January offer the lowest median prices at $287 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo typically take 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flights

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct flights available for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct deals

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique currently has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, consider booking when prices are low.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$274

Maputo main airports to arrive at

Maputo International (MPM)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Maputo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$273

Airports nearby Maputo used as alternative

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

O. R. Tambo International offers an extensive flight network and often lower fares, despite the distance.

📍 ~450 km from Maputo (requires a border crossing and significant travel time).

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Maputo

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Johannesburg to Maputo.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Maputo

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From JNB

Elite

Dec 31

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,136

$1,946

Save $190

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 29

Maputo, Mozambique

45% AI deal score

$2,452

$2,311

Save $141

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 30

Maputo, Mozambique

44% AI deal score

$2,078

$2,039

Save $39

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 25

Maputo, Mozambique

40% AI deal score

$2,052

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 29

Maputo, Mozambique

37% AI deal score

$1,946

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 04

Maputo, Mozambique

37% AI deal score

$1,976

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 04

Maputo, Mozambique

37% AI deal score

$2,250

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 27

Maputo, Mozambique

37% AI deal score

$2,488

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 24

Maputo, Mozambique

36% AI deal score

$2,032

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 29

Maputo, Mozambique

36% AI deal score

$2,039

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 03

Maputo, Mozambique

36% AI deal score

$2,062

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Feb 12

Maputo, Mozambique

36% AI deal score

$2,070

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

November and January are historically cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flights

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct deals

Deals appear regularly

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

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Oct 29

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Dec 04

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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?

Related routes

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

November and January are historically cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flights

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct deals

Deals appear regularly

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

Dec 31

Oct 29

Dec 30

Dec 25

Jan 29

Dec 04

Dec 04

Oct 27

Nov 24

Jan 29

Dec 03

Feb 12

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?