Are direct flights from Maputo to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights usually offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on Maputo to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more budget-friendly flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Weekday travel may sometimes offer better rates than weekend travel.

What extra costs should I check before booking Maputo to Johannesburg flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these fees helps you calculate the true total cost of your journey.

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2026-11-22 – 2026-11-27
MPM - Johannesburg
34% AI deal score
$216
$264
Round trip
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MPM - Johannesburg
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MPM - Johannesburg
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$276
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Maputo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg connect at least once; only 33% of recent fares were non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence of opportunities to find cheap flights from Maputo to Johannesburg.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg, July stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $350. Following July, November offers a median fare of $543, and January presents a median fare of $652. These months typically offer more competitive pricing compared to other times of the year.

The typical journey time for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg is 1h 10m. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries, including those with connections. For non-stop flights, the median time is also 1h 10m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 34h 38m.

Flights from Maputo to Johannesburg cover a distance of 433 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance means that travel between these two cities is quick and convenient, often involving direct routes or minimal connections.

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Johannesburg

Regular price: $210 - $282

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg is $210 to $282. The current lowest deal is $266 with Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique for travel from Oct 22-Oct 25.

now $266

Low $210

High $282

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg is July, with a median price of $282. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $970. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $282

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $970

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Johannesburg

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$251

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$247

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$244

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$261

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$258

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$325

$435

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 4

$350 → $275

21%

4 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 20

$346 → $275

20%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$347 → $277

20%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$346 → $277

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg

Maputo - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Maputo to Johannesburg are near the typical level, with a median of $745.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $350 for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Maputo to Johannesburg is 1 hour 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 67% of recent routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct deals

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flight deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Maputo main airports to depart from

Maputo International (MPM)

Cheapest

Maputo International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~5 km from Maputo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is the primary gateway to Johannesburg, offering convenient access for travelers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$276

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road).

💸 Flights from ~$401

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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

From MPM

Elite

Oct 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$2,710

$2,544

Save $166

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$2,070

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$2,169

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$2,169

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Dec 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$2,621

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Oct 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$2,948

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$2,507

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Dec 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$2,864

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$5,530

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Oct 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$5,531

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Oct 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$5,535

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Oct 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$5,545

Qatar Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Often, booking in advance may lead to lower fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you secure a good deal. Mid-week bookings are sometimes associated with better availability.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Maputo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Johannesburg

Regular price: $210 - $282

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg is $210 to $282. The current lowest deal is $266 with Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique for travel from Oct 22-Oct 25.

now $266

Low $210

High $282

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg

July

Cheapest

Flights from $282

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $970

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Johannesburg

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$251

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$247

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$244

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$261

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$258

$430

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Johannesburg

Maputo (MPM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

$325

$435

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 4

$350 → $275

21%

4 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 20

$346 → $275

20%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$347 → $277

20%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$346 → $277

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg

Maputo - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Maputo to Johannesburg are near the typical level, with a median of $745.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $350 for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Maputo to Johannesburg is 1 hour 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 67% of recent routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct deals

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers direct flight deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Maputo main airports to depart from

Maputo International (MPM)

Cheapest

Maputo International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~5 km from Maputo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is the primary gateway to Johannesburg, offering convenient access for travelers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$276

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road).

💸 Flights from ~$401

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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

Elite

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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

From MPM

Elite

Oct 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$2,710

$2,544

Save $166

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$2,070

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$2,169

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$2,169

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Dec 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$2,621

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Oct 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$2,948

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$2,507

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Dec 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$2,864

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Nov 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$5,530

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Oct 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$5,531

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Oct 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$5,535

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Oct 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$5,545

Qatar Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Maputo to Johannesburg

Maputo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg

Maputo - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Maputo main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 06

Nov 19

Nov 12

Nov 12

Dec 25

Oct 13

Nov 16

Dec 03

Nov 27

Oct 20

Oct 08

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Maputo to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Maputo to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Maputo to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Maputo to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Maputo to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

More routes from Maputo

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Maputo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg

Maputo - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Maputo main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 06

Nov 19

Nov 12

Nov 12

Dec 25

Oct 13

Nov 16

Dec 03

Nov 27

Oct 20

Oct 08

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Maputo to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Maputo to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Maputo to Johannesburg?