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Quick Flight Summary from Maputo to Johannesburg

  • Lowest recent price
    $153
  • Direct flight duration 1 hour 10 min
  • Arrival airports HLA / JNB
  • Best days to book Sunday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $187

Cheapest flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

Cheapest Direct Flight

LAM Mozambique Airlines

LAM Mozambique Airlines
7 Nov, Sat
Maputo – Johannesburg
1h 10m
Non-stop
MPM–JNB

LAM Mozambique Airlines

LAM Mozambique Airlines
20 Nov, Fri
Maputo – Johannesburg
1h 10m
Non-stop
MPM–JNB

South African Airways

South African Airways
6 Nov, Fri
Maputo – Johannesburg
1h 10m
Non-stop
MPM–JNB

South African Airways

South African Airways
9 Nov, Mon
Maputo – Johannesburg
1h 10m
Non-stop
MPM–JNB

South African Airways

South African Airways
13 Nov, Fri
Maputo – Johannesburg
1h 10m
Non-stop
MPM–JNB

South African Airways

South African Airways
15 Nov, Sun
Maputo – Johannesburg
1h 10m
Non-stop
MPM–JNB

South African Airways

South African Airways
5 Dec, Sat
Maputo – Johannesburg
1h 10m
Non-stop
MPM–JNB

South African Airways

South African Airways
10 Nov, Tue
Maputo – Johannesburg
1h 10m
Non-stop
MPM–JNB

LAM Mozambique Airlines

LAM Mozambique Airlines
3 Nov, Tue
Maputo – Johannesburg
1h 10m
Non-stop
MPM–JNB

Last update: 26 October 2026 22:41

Estimated Prices for Maputo to Johannesburg Flights

Cheapest Day7 November Saturday
Best Price
$153
Average Price
$210
$247
$153
$247
28Wed
Oct
$220
03Tue
Nov
$214
06Fri
$153
07Sat
$215
09Mon
$216
10Tue
$216
13Fri
$241
14Sat
$216
15Sun
$154
20Fri
$216
05Sat
Dec

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Maputo City Center

Maputo Intl. Airport

The airport in the capital city of Maputo, one of Mozambique's most visited cities, is located about 5 kilometers from the city center. When you need to come to the airport from the center, you can use the taxis that you can find in Maputo streets without much effort. Taxi fares are generally low due to the close proximity. Moreover, the taxis are the safest vehicles you can travel with in the direction of Maputo International Airport. If you rented a car to travel around the center, you can still use your rental car to come to Maputo International Airport. At the airport there are some offices of international rental companies. If your company you rented from does not have an office at the airport, you can still get in touch with company for the option to leave your car at the airport. The city does not offer a lot of options for visitors to get to the airport, but if your hotel offers a shuttle service, you can book these services and consider coming to the airport free of charge or based on a small fee.

Car Rental

Maputo hosts offices of international car rental companies’ such as Sixt and Enterprise. You can book your car online beforehand in order to rent your car smoothly from here. If you prefer to rent a car with the Enterprise, you can call +258 (21) 497338 to get your car ready and come directly to the rental office. Another option for renting a car in the city is to book in advance from the internet. You can pick up your car this way without any problems, which can be experienced especially during high seasons. If you would like to rent your car through Sixt, you can contact + 258-214-65250 and you can book your car with the features you want. It is possible to rent a vehicle for both short and long term in accordance with your needs in the city. You can rent your car from the offices in the center on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, and you can leave the car in front of the airport terminal by informing the company you are delivering.

Taxi

Getting to the airport by finding a taxi in the city is one of the easiest alternative transportation options on this route. The taxi service is available 24 hours a day in the city and it offers passengers the opportunity to travel without time constraints. Taxi fares can be a bit high for passengers from distant locations, but they do not raise much because of the short distance from the city center to the airport. If you need to come to Maputo International Airport from a remote place, you can negotiate a bit with the taxi driver in advance or travel at a fixed fare.

Airport Information

Maputo International Airport, which provides connection of Mozambique's capital, Maputo, to the different points in Africa, Europe and Asia, offers all standard services such as passenger waiting rooms and lost goods agency. At the airport, passengers also served by buffets and restaurants where you can get food and drinks that may be needed in the last minute. At the domestic and international terminals, you can taste delicious food and drinks from the country and from Africa and Europe. There is also a pizzeria at the airport terminal for pizza lovers. You can rent your car from the car rental offices located at and near the airport or you can travel to the center and other places with taxis waiting in front of the terminal.

Transportation to Johannesburg City Center from Airport

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport

O.R. Tambo International Airport, also known as O.R. Tambo, is located near Johannesburg city centre. You can travel to the city centre from the airport by buses or taxis which you can find in front of the airport terminals. There are also other transportation options such as limousine and train which respond to different needs for the passengers at the airport. There are both international and domestic flights at the airport, which hosts millions of passengers every year.

Bus

Among the vehicles that you can choose for traveling to the city centre from O.R. Tambo International Airport, bus is the most affordable one. Buses going to the city centre depart from the terminal exit and pick up passengers from both domestic and international terminals. Bus fares are usually low and once you arrive in the city centre, you can walk to your destination or take a taxi or another bus. If you are not familiar with the city and visiting for the first time, it is recommended to take a taxi instead of public transportation such as bus.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in front of the airport terminal and travel to different districts in or near Johannesburg city centre. Compared to the other vehicles, taking a taxi is a far better option for the foreigners visiting the city for the first time, because of safety reasons. Traveling to Johannesburg city centre by the taxis you can take from the exit gates of the airport terminals takes about 35 – 40 minutes. Moreover, taxi fares in the city are generally not too high, and if you are traveling in groups of 2 – 3 people, you can travel to the city centre by taxi at reasonable prices.

Train

You can also travel by the trains that you can take from the train station located between the A and B terminals at the airport. The train fares are just as reasonable as the bus fares. When you take the train, you can travel to different routes you want to go in the city centre.

Limousine

There are also more comfortable  transportation options such as limousines at the airport for the passengers. The limousines, which you can hire from the terminal, offer an extremely fast and pleasant journey with their chauffeurs. Limousines, together with taxis, are the safest vehicles to travel to the city centre.

Rent a Car

Passengers who want to rent a car at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport can get a car delivered in a short time by going to the offices of international rent a car companies such as Hertz, AVIS, Europcar, Budget or National. Rental cars are a convenient and fast way to travel and passengers may also choose luxury cars . Remember to take your travel documents and identification papers, which you will need to rent a car, with you. Also, by making reservation in advance, you can get your car ready before you land on the airport and begin driving to the city centre without losing too much time.

Johannesburg Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Monday
26 Oct
Clear
30°18°
Tuesday
27 Oct
Cloudy
30°18°
Wednesday
28 Oct
Clear
28°13°
Thursday
29 Oct
Cloudy
29°14°
Friday
30 Oct
Cloudy
29°16°

Popular Flights to Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Maputo-Johannesburg flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Maputo-Johannesburg flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Maputo-Johannesburg flights, you can use Maputo Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Lanseria Intl. Airport, O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport for arrival.
The straight-line distance between Maputo and Johannesburg is about 452 km. According to Wingie flight data, direct Maputo – Johannesburg flights took about 1 hour 10 minutes in the last 30 days.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Maputo-Johannesburg flights is Wednesday.
LAM Mozambique Airlines, South African Airways organizes direct flights between Maputo-Johannesburg.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with LAM Mozambique Airlines starts from approximately $152.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
LAM Mozambique Airlines
$152
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South African Airways
$204
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces checked baggage

Last update: 16.10.2026

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