Cheap flights from Maputo to Cape Town from $269 MPM → CPT
Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest return found recently is $558 with Air Mozambique, 7 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $269 with Air Mozambique, 8 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $269, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $558, 7 Jan 2027 to 12 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, one-way fares from $269 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Airlink
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 50 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$558
7 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 · Air Mozambique
Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 5:35 p.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 20 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$558 7 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 38 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $531 to $643.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $558 | Air Mozambique | Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Mozambique.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $283 to $316.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$269
8 Jan 2027 · Air Mozambique
Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 6:55 a.m. · 27 h 15 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$316
12 Mar 2027 · Airlink
Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 1:40 p.m. · 2 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$269 8 Jan 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $236 to $402.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 2 Jan 2027 to 12 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 8 Jan 2027, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2027 | $380 | Air Mozambique | Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $283 | Air Mozambique | Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $314 | Air Mozambique | Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Jan 2027 | $269 | Air Mozambique | Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jan 2027 | $283 | Air Mozambique | Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Mar 2027 | $316 | Airlink | Maputo International Airport (MPM) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $269.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Mozambique, Airlink.
Premium cabin fares from Maputo to Cape Town
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 7 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 8 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Maputo to Cape Town?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (38 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $643 | $615 | +21% | 8 |
| 7–13 days | $615 | $609 | +16% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $572 | $571 | +8% | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $612 | $558 | +15% | 13 |
| 60–89 days | $531 | $531 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 90–179 days | $568 | $566 | +7% | 15 |
| 180+ days | $567 | $567 | +7% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $295 | $254 | +15% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $294 | $254 | +15% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $256 | $243 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 30–59 days | $276 | $267 | +8% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $281 | $257 | +10% | 40 |
| 90–179 days | $270 | $236 | +6% | 24 |
| 180+ days | $281 | $281 | +10% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Skukuza → Cape Town
150 km from Maputo
$693
$135 more than flying from Maputo
11 Dec – 12 Dec · SZK → CPT · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Manzini → Cape Town
134 km from Maputo
$428
$130 less than flying from Maputo
25 Dec – 30 Dec · SHO → CPT · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Manzini → Cape Town
134 km from Maputo
$231
$38 less than flying from Maputo
25 Dec · SHO → CPT · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Skukuza → Cape Town
150 km from Maputo
$350
$81 more than flying from Maputo
17 Dec · SZK → CPT · nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 7 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Maputo to Cape Town?
The cheapest return found recently is $558 with Air Mozambique, 7 Jan 2027 to 12 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Maputo to Cape Town?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $269 with Air Mozambique, 8 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $283 to $316.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Maputo to Cape Town?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $269, 8 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Maputo to Cape Town?
In 38 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Maputo to Cape Town?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $316 with Airlink, 12 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Maputo to Cape Town?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Airlink on 12 Mar 2027, takes 2 h 50 min from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Mozambique on 8 Jan 2027, takes 27 h 15 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Maputo to Cape Town?
Between 2 Jan 2027 and 12 Mar 2027, Air Mozambique has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Airlink on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work