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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Maputo flights typically cost between R4 228 and R5 121 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R3 962 on LAM (Oct 3-Oct 10).

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Maputo flights typically cost between R4 228 and R5 121 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R3 962 on LAM (Oct 3-Oct 10).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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Departing from Johannesburg to Maputo will take you 1h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 435 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 3

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

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Cemair, at R3 533, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Maputo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include LAM and Airlink. Users have found that Cemair is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 4

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Maputo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 5

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo (average of R162). Flying from Johannesburg to Maputo in October is currently the most expensive (average of R231). 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Maputo flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Maputo

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The most flights from ZA1 to MPM are scheduled on a Tuesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Question 8

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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.

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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).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R2 443. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Maputo Intl) can be booked for R3 998 on average our data indicates R6 770 when flying from Johannesburg to Maputo.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo consider choosing KLM(95%), Emirates(93%) or Airlink(92%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Maputo are Airlink, Cemair and Ethiopian Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 4% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo at least 50 days early can save you up to 19% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 50 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Johannesburg to Maputo for as little as R4 829 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R5 130 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo?

Accepted Answer

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Maputo from Johannesburg. Prices for March average R4 556 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R3 892. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February. Opting for a March flight can save you 4% on your journey compared to booking in February

Question 16

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

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Johannesburg to Maputo by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to Maputo from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Maputo Intl (MPM) if they book a flight to Maputo from Johannesburg. On average, Maputo Intl has 15 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 5 airlines. Maputo Intl is conveniently located just 4,5 km from Maputo’s city centre.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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

Question 20

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Maputo from Johannesburg today with Cheapflights!

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Johannesburg to Maputo.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Maputo with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Maputo on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Question 25

What airports serve Johannesburg to Maputo flights?

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A traveller who is going to Maputo from Johannesburg will start the flight at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This is a major airport that can handle 28 million passengers each year. The airport is a hub for several airlines including South African Airways, FlySafair, and Mango. It has a pair of parallel runways adjacent to the terminals. After the flight, Maputo International Airport is where passengers will disembark. This airport is about three kilometres from the Maputo city centre and a hub for Kaya Airlines and LAM Mozambique Airlines. Most of the flights from this airport are in Africa but there are a few international locations.

Question 26

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Maputo?

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There are several nonstop, direct flights into Maputo from Johannesburg. LAM Mozambique Airlines and South African Airways provide all of the direct flights into Maputo. The direct flights take around 1h 00m-1h 10m to reach the destination and often are less expensive than taking a stopover flight. However, there are many stopover flights available into the location. Some stop once, while others may stop twice on the way to Maputo. These flights take longer with the shortest options getting to the destination in 5h 45m. Airlines offering stopover flights include Kenya Airways, South African Airways, and LAM.

Question 27

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Maputo?

Accepted Answer

When taking a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo, a stopover flight might touch down in airports like Tete Matunda Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or Addis Ababa Airport. The flights are available throughout the day from various airlines. Some flights make two or more stops, which are only a bit more expensive than single-stop flights. These flights might drop down in Nampula Airport and Nacala Airport or Pemba Airport, Nampula Airport, and Tete Matunda Airport. Some of these flights are not much longer than flights with a single stop.

Question 28

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo?

Accepted Answer

There is no need to have a visa when visiting Maputo from Johannesburg. However, travellers will need to have a valid passport.

Round-trip from	R3 962
One-way from	R2 459
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R4 758

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cemair	CheapestR3 533	AverageR6 721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Cemair flights
LAM	CheapestR4 036	AverageR4 219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search LAM flights
Airlink	CheapestR4 829	AverageR5 413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
South African	CheapestR5 899	AverageR6 440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 984	AverageR12 314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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