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

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

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 7% of flights being delayed.

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 103 minutes.

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

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

How popular is this Maputo to Cape Town flight route?

The Maputo Intl to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 37 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 501. 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.

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 R4 386. While the most popular route (Maputo Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R8 229 on average, our data indicates R6 507 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: KLM (85%), Qatar Airways (77%), Emirates( 77%).

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 are 2 outbound flights 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.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Maputo to Cape Town flights typically cost between R9 422 and R7 192 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R7 620 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 4-Sept 7).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Maputo Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Fri 4/917:35

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Mon 7/96:10

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Wed 2/913:40

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Deal found 20/5R8 229

Wed 1/713:40

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Tue 18/86:55

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Deal found 18/5R8 361

Sat 1/86:55

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Sat 15/810:50

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Deal found 20/5R8 377

Wed 24/617:35

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Mon 1/66:55

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Round-trip from	R7 620
One-way from	R4 197
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R7 702
Good round-trip deal	R8 218 or less
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Maputo Intl

Sun 1/11

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

9:00-15:05

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MPM - CPT

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Wed 21/10

6:55-12:00

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10:35-13:05

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MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

Wed 1/7

7:20-12:40

1 stop5h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

10:35-13:05

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MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

Wed 2/9

15:45-22:50

1 stop7h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

10:35-13:05

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R9 628

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

Sat 10/10

9:55-17:20

1 stop7h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

10:35-13:05

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R9 809

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MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

Wed 17/6

13:40-16:30

Nonstop2h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

10:35-13:05

Nonstop2h 30m

R9 825

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

Wed 24/6

13:40-16:30

Nonstop2h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

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Nonstop2h 30m

R10 763

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MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

Sun 9/8

13:40-16:30

Nonstop2h 50m

R4 509

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

MPMCPT

Maputo Intl

Tue 6/10

6:55-16:50

1 stop9h 55m

R4 526

MaputoCape Town

MPM - CPT

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6:55-8:40

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R4 592

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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 73 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maputo to Cape Town (average of R7 340). Flying from Maputo to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 854). 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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Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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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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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 are 2 outbound flights 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 37 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 501. 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 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: KLM (85%), Qatar Airways (77%), Emirates( 77%).
What are the cheapest flights from Maputo to Cape Town?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 386. While the most popular route (Maputo Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R8 229 on average, our data indicates R6 507 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maputo to Cape Town (average of R7 340). Flying from Maputo to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 854). 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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