What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Maputo?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R5 418.

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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Maputo?

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 100% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Maputo on Cheapflights.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Maputo?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Maputo?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 21m.

How often are flights from Cape Town to Maputo delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Maputo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.

How popular is this Cape Town to Maputo flight route?

This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Maputo Intl was viewed by 331 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 Cape Town to Maputo?

Airlines like Airlink fly from Cape Town to Maputo in about 2h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1613 km between Cape Town and Maputo. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

According to our current data, South African (R5 886), and Airlink (R6 138) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Maputo. Users have found that South African is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maputo ranges from 10.0 - 150.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Maputo when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maputo, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Maputo?

The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to Maputo is R7 982. On average you can expect to pay R9 211. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Maputo Intl), can usually be booked for R8 360.

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

Consider Qatar Airways (83%), KLM (83%) or Emirates (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Maputo.

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

If you book a flight from Cape Town to Maputo, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl to Maputo Intl. Flights to Maputo Intl (MPM) from Cape Town Intl (CPT) take 2h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Cape Town Intl to Maputo per day from 2 airlines.

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

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

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Maputo?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Maputo 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Maputo Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from	R8 277
One-way from	R4 163
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R8 707
Good round-trip deal	R8 212 or less

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Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Maputo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Maputo (average of R6 857). Flying from Cape Town to Maputo in October is currently the most expensive (average of R8 707). 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 CPT to MPM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Maputo as you normally would.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Maputo flights typically cost between R6 840 and R9 335 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 277 on Airlink (Feb 10–Feb 14).

Reviews of airlines servicing Maputo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Maputo, such as Airlink and South African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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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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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 Cape Town to Maputo?
If you book a flight from Cape Town to Maputo, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl to Maputo Intl. Flights to Maputo Intl (MPM) from Cape Town Intl (CPT) take 2h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Cape Town Intl to Maputo per day from 2 airlines.
How popular is this Cape Town to Maputo flight route?
This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Maputo Intl was viewed by 331 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 Cape Town to Maputo?
Airlines like Airlink fly from Cape Town to Maputo in about 2h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1613 km between Cape Town and Maputo. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Maputo round-trip?
According to our current data, South African (R5 886), and Airlink (R6 138) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Maputo. Users have found that South African is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Maputo?
Consider Qatar Airways (83%), KLM (83%) or Emirates (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Maputo.
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Maputo?
The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to Maputo is R7 982. On average you can expect to pay R9 211. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Maputo Intl), can usually be booked for R8 360.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Maputo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Maputo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Maputo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Maputo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Maputo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Maputo 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 Cape Town to Maputo?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Maputo (average of R6 857). Flying from Cape Town to Maputo in October is currently the most expensive (average of R8 707). 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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South African	CheapestR5 886	AverageR8 209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
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Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Maputo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Maputo as you normally would.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Maputo flights typically cost between R6 840 and R9 335 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 277 on Airlink (Feb 10–Feb 14).

How often are flights from Cape Town to Maputo delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Maputo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.

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

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

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.

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

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Maputo?

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 100% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Maputo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Maputo?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R5 418.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Maputo?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Maputo?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 21m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maputo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Maputo, such as Airlink and South African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Cape Town to Maputo flights typically cost between R6 840 and R9 335 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 277 on Airlink (Feb 10–Feb 14).