Flying from Maputo Airport (MPM) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo 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 Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
Maputo and Johannesburg share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from MPM to JNB start from 06:35 — the first with Airlink (South Africa). The latest departure is at 17:35 with LAM. Overall, you can take your pick of 37 weekly Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MPM to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Johannesburg (and then other destinations in South Africa) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
Airlink tops the list for bookings on this route.
LAM tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MPM to JNB flights, with 90.91% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MPM and JNB include:
Durban King Shaka International Airport
Vilanculos Airport
Inhambane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Maputo Airport (MPM) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Right now, Rs33,740 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs76,244. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from MPM to JNB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Maputo Airport (MPM)
73% of flights leaving from Maputo Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Maputo to Maputo Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MPM. Whether you have an early flight from Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
If you're getting in on a late Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Johannesburg in March.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Maputo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MPM to JNB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
If there's time to check out another corner of South Africa, head for Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are key reasons to visit.
