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231 € Cheap Flights from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

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Flight deals from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.231 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with LAM.Outbound direct flight with LAM departs from Maputo on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LAM departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Maputo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 231 €, select.
Johannesburg.232 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with LAM.Outbound direct flight with LAM departs from Maputo on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LAM departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Maputo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 232 €, select.
Johannesburg.232 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with LAM.Outbound direct flight with LAM departs from Maputo on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LAM departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Maputo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 232 €, select.
Johannesburg.232 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Dec, returning Mon, 5 Jan.Return flight with LAM.Outbound direct flight with LAM departs from Maputo on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LAM departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in Maputo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 232 €, select.
Johannesburg.232 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with LAM.Outbound direct flight with LAM departs from Maputo on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LAM departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Maputo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 232 €, select.
Johannesburg.233 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 1 Aug.Return flight with LAM.Outbound direct flight with LAM departs from Maputo on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LAM departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Maputo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 233 €, select.
Johannesburg.235 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with LAM.Outbound direct flight with LAM departs from Maputo on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LAM departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Maputo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 235 €, select.
Johannesburg.236 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with LAM.Outbound direct flight with LAM departs from Maputo on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LAM departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Maputo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 236 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from 367 €
Aug
from 232 €
Sep
from 232 €
Oct
from 278 €
Nov
from 279 €
Dec
from 235 €
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Mar
from 406 €
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May
from 232 €
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Direct flights from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Maputo to Johannesburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Maputo to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found231 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 9 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week72

Finding cheap flights from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is 231 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
Qatar Airways, Airlink and Emirates fly direct from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
As of July 2025, there are 72 flights per week flying from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
The cheapest month to fly from Maputo to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, LAM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Travelling from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

  • Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Maputo.

  • Flights from MPM to JNB start at 06:55 — the earliest with LAM. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with Safair. In total, you can choose from 308 weekly Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights.

  • Leave enough time to catch your MPM to JNB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Johannesburg holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of South Africa:

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Airlink (South Africa).

  • Turkish Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MPM to JNB flights. An exceptional 95.45% of its departures on this route land on time.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MPM and JNB:

    • King Shaka International Airport

    • Inhambane Airport

    • Vilanculos Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is 136 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 231 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from MPM to JNB, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from MPM to JNB is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Handy information about Maputo International Airport (MPM)

  • Of the flights that depart from Maputo International Airport, 78.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Central Maputo to Maputo International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Need a handy hotel near MPM? If you're catching an early flight from Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:

  • Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.

Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Johannesburg. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • When booking your flight from Maputo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MPM to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.

  • Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.

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