Cheapest airlines flights from Maputo to Cape Town

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Maputo to Cape Town, including Airlink, Airlink has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Maputo to Cape Town according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Maputo to Cape Town in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$264, and round-trip direct flights start at US$536.

Displayed flight fares from Maputo to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Maputo to Cape Town Flight Details

The distance between Maputo and Cape Town is about 1,613.66 km. The average flying time from Maputo to Cape Town is around 2 hours 46 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$218
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$450
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,613.66 km
Average flight time2 hours 46 minutes
Popular airlineAirlink
Flight statistics for the Maputo–Cape Town route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Maputo to Cape Town (MPM-CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, LAM Mozambique offers one-way fares as low as US$218 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MPM to CPT on Wed, May 13), while LAM Mozambique offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$450 departing on Sat, May 2 and returning on Wed, May 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Maputo to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 46 minutes to fly from Maputo to Cape Town.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Maputo to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Maputo to Cape Town. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airlink: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- 4Z376 (13:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Maputo to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$218.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Airlink.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Maputo to Cape Town is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Maputo to Cape Town on April 26, 2026 with Airlink, with prices starting at US$434.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with Maputo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (MPM-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Maputo is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Maputo to Cape Town

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Maputo to Cape Town?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Maputo to Cape Town on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, LAM Mozambique Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Maputo to Cape Town, with fares starting at US$299.

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US$299
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US$388
US$432
LAM Mozambique Airlines
US$299
LAM Mozambique Airlines
South African Airways
US$388
South African Airways
Airlink
US$432
Airlink

Which airline operates the most flights from Maputo to Cape Town?

Total flights from Maputo to Cape Town across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Airlink/KLM/Qatar Airways/Emirates operates the most frequent flights from Maputo to Cape Town, with 5 flights per week.

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Airlink
KLM
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KLM
Qatar Airways
5
Qatar Airways
Emirates
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Emirates

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.