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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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Maputo range from R4 446 to R5 184, with an average of R4 614 over the past 12 months. Anything below R4 446 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the R4 614 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R4 614 return, compared with R10 990 via a stopover through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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%.

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 1% on flights from Johannesburg to Maputo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R4 600 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R4 633, a difference of R33.

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

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

• Airlink
• LAM
• Turkish Airlines

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).

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Maputo flights:

• LAM: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• 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:

• 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

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