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Flights Luanda to Johannesburg (LAD-JNB): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Luanda (LAD) to Johannesburg (JNB): DT, SA operate ~11/week, ~4.0h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇦🇴 LAD 🇿🇦 JNB
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

11×

Per week

$697

From (live)

via DT

4h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Luanda (LAD) to Johannesburg (JNB), great-circle distance 2,490 kmLADLuandaJNBJohannesburg2,490 km · ~3h 26m
Luanda(LAD) → Johannesburg(JNB) · 2,490 km great-circle distance · approx 3h 26m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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🇦🇴TAAG Angola Airlines

DT

Frequency
11× / week
Baggage
LCC (paid) +12
Migrant program
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🇿🇦South African Airways

SA

Frequency
11× / week
Baggage
LCC (paid) +5
Migrant program
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Flights Luanda -> Johannesburg (LAD-JNB) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Luanda to Johannesburg connects Angola with South Africa’s largest city, with around 11 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, traders and passengers connecting onward across southern Africa. Block time is about four hours.

Airlines on this route

Two carriers fly LAD-JNB: TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways, both flying direct to Johannesburg. The combination of two carriers gives the route a wider spread of schedules across the week.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
TAAG Angola Airlines (DT)23 kg-
South African Airways (SA)23 kgStar Alliance

USD fares — LAD-JNB

LAD-JNB fares rise around the December holidays and the southern-hemisphere summer. With two carriers competing, the route is competitively priced — three to six weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Johannesburg

Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city and the economic centre of southern Africa, a major hub for business and for onward air connections across the region. For travellers from Luanda it is a business and trade destination and a wide connecting point.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Luanda to Johannesburg? Direct LAD-JNB flights are operated by TAAG Angola Airlines, South African Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the LAD-JNB flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 4.0 hours. The LAD-JNB route runs roughly 11 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a LAD-JNB flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on LAD-JNB? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Johannesburg? Johannesburg uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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