What is the most punctual flight time for Maputo to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Maputo to Cape Town delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Maputo and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Maputo to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Maputo to Cape Town flight route?

The Maputo Intl to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 64 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Maputo to Cape Town?

Airlines like Airlink fly from Maputo to Cape Town in about 2h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1613 km. Most flights are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Maputo to Cape Town round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Maputo to Cape Town round-trip from R3 316. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is South African. Users have found that Airlink is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Maputo to Cape Town one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Maputo to Cape Town are Airlink (R3 378), LAM (R3 937), and South African (R4 407).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Maputo to Cape Town?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R3 387. While the most popular route (Maputo Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R6 079 on average, our data indicates R5 309 when flying from Maputo to Cape Town.

What are the most reliable airlines from Maputo to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight to Cape Town from Maputo, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (94%), KLM (94%), Emirates( 94%).

What airports do I use to fly from Maputo to Cape Town?

To fly from Maputo to Cape Town, you need to book a flight from Maputo Intl (MPM) to Cape Town Intl (CPT). Nonstop flights to Cape Town Intl from Maputo Intl take 2h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Maputo Intl to Cape Town Intl offered by 2 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Maputo to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Maputo to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Maputo to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Maputo to Cape Town.

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R3 447+ Flights from Maputo to Cape Town

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Maputo to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Maputo to Cape Town flights typically cost between R6 446 and R7 978 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 510 on Airlink (Mar 20-Mar 22).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Maputo Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Deal found 9/2R6 797

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1 stop7h 15m

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mar. 1/126:55

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Deal found 9/2R6 861

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mié. 11/36:55

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jue. 14/57:20

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MPM - CPT

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Maputo Intl

vie. 20/3

13:40-16:30

Nonstop2h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 22/3

10:35-13:05

Nonstop2h 30m

R6 510

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

mar. 17/3

6:55-15:10

1 stop8h 15m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 21/3

14:00-15:05

1 stop25h 05m

R7 005

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

vie. 10/4

13:40-16:30

Nonstop2h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 12/4

7:00-15:05

1 stop8h 05m

R7 037

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

jue. 14/5

7:20-12:40

1 stop5h 20m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 18/5

10:35-13:05

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 037

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

jue. 12/3

15:45-22:50

1 stop7h 05m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 16/3

14:00-19:20

1 stop5h 20m

R7 196

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

mié. 11/3

6:55-22:45

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 16/3

18:25-9:15

1 stop14h 50m

R7 212

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

mié. 22/4

7:20-12:40

1 stop5h 20m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/5

14:00-19:20

1 stop5h 20m

R7 324

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

vie. 20/3

6:55-22:45

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 22/3

18:25-9:15

1 stop14h 50m

R7 372

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

sáb. 7/3

9:55-17:20

1 stop7h 25m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 14/3

7:00-15:05

1 stop8h 05m

R7 547

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

mar. 24/2

17:35-23:35

1 stop6h 00m

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Maputo to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Maputo to Cape Town is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Maputo to Cape Town?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maputo to Cape Town (average of R3 016). Flying from Maputo to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R5 234). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MPM to CPT?

When flying from Maputo to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink and South African from Maputo to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8,5

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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10,0

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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10,0

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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What airports do I use to fly from Maputo to Cape Town?
To fly from Maputo to Cape Town, you need to book a flight from Maputo Intl (MPM) to Cape Town Intl (CPT). Nonstop flights to Cape Town Intl from Maputo Intl take 2h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Maputo Intl to Cape Town Intl offered by 2 different airlines.
How popular is this Maputo to Cape Town flight route?
The Maputo Intl to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 64 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Maputo to Cape Town?
Airlines like Airlink fly from Maputo to Cape Town in about 2h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1613 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Maputo to Cape Town round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Maputo to Cape Town round-trip from R3 316. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is South African. Users have found that Airlink is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Maputo to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Maputo to Cape Town are Airlink (R3 378), LAM (R3 937), and South African (R4 407).
What are the most reliable airlines from Maputo to Cape Town?
Before booking your flight to Cape Town from Maputo, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (94%), KLM (94%), Emirates( 94%).
What are the cheapest flights from Maputo to Cape Town?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R3 387. While the most popular route (Maputo Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R6 079 on average, our data indicates R5 309 when flying from Maputo to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for flights from Maputo to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Maputo to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Maputo to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Maputo to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Maputo to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maputo to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Maputo to Cape Town?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maputo to Cape Town (average of R3 016). Flying from Maputo to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R5 234). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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