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Flights from Johannesburg to Maputo

Nonstop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Maputo (MPM) take about 1h 2m (433 km). Air Mozambique and South African Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $167 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Johannesburg to Maputo

Carriers on JNB–MPM according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Mozambiquenonstop fare seen✈ South African Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Johannesburg to Maputo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jul 2027, from $167 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18229 Oct 2026 · Air Mozambique—
Nov 2026$1819 Nov 2026 · Air Mozambique—
Dec 2026$1764 Dec 2026 · Air Mozambique—
Jan 2027$1759 Jan 2027 · Air Mozambique—
Jul 2027$16715 Jul 2027 · Air Mozambique—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $181 for November 2026, $167 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Johannesburg to Maputo, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Johannesburg to Maputo flights

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Maputo?
A nonstop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Maputo (MPM) takes about 1h 2m, covering 433 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Johannesburg from Maputo by air?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Maputo Airport is 433 km (269 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Maputo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JNB–MPM route include Air Mozambique and South African Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Maputo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JNB–MPM was $167 USD with Air Mozambique (nonstop), departing 15 Jul 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Maputo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in July 2027 were cheapest, from $167 one-way, against $182 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to Maputo?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Maputo visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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