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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Maputo:

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 13:05
• Latest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 13:05.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Maputo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to Maputo takes 2h 30m, covering 2 596 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cape Town to Maputo range from R6 963 to R9 095, with an average of R8 180 over the past 12 months. Anything below R6 963 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the R8 180 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R5 379 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R8 120 for direct.

Airlink is the only airline operating Cape Town to Maputo flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

The Embraer ERJ-140 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Maputo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R8 250 to R24 882. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Maputo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R4 602.

Flights from Cape Town to Maputo usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Maputo Intl (MPM).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Maputo route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 22m.

Connecting flights from Cape Town to Maputo most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 100% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Cape Town to Maputo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R8 103 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R8 381, a difference of R279.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Airlink operates flights between Cape Town and Maputo.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 46m, compared to 23h 41m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Maputo flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.