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Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Maputo flights:

• LAM: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg and Maputo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• LAM
• Turkish Airlines

Flights from Johannesburg to Maputo may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Maputo Intl (MPM).

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

• LAM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to Maputo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R4 498 return, compared with R10 714 via a stopover through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

One-stop flights from Johannesburg to Maputo most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 1% on the Johannesburg to Maputo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R4 484 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R4 517, a difference of R32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Johannesburg to Maputo route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Maputo flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 and lands at 9:16
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 20:41.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of R4 498. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Maputo takes 1h 11m, covering 729 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.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Maputo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R4 083, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 09m, compared to 15h 01m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 18h 19m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Return flights from Johannesburg to Maputo range from R4 334 to R5 053, with an average of R4 498 over the past 12 months. Anything below R4 334 counts as a good deal.