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Flights Luanda to Maputo (LAD-MPM): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Luanda (LAD) to Maputo (MPM): DT, LM operate ~3/week, ~5.5h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇦🇴 LAD 🇲🇿 MPM
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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2

Airlines

3×

Per week

$5,000

From (est.)

5.5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Luanda (LAD) to Maputo (MPM), great-circle distance 2,787 kmLADLuandaMPMMaputo2,787 km · ~3h 47m
Luanda(LAD) → Maputo(MPM) · 2,787 km great-circle distance · approx 3h 47m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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🇦🇴TAAG Angola Airlines

DT

Frequency
3× / week
Baggage
LCC (paid) +12
Migrant program
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🇲🇿LAM Mozambique Airlines

LM

Frequency
3× / week
Baggage
LCC (paid) +10
Migrant program
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Flights Luanda -> Maputo (LAD-MPM) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight LAD -> MPM is operated by TAAG Angola Airlines, LAM Mozambique Airlines (~3 flights per week, ~5.5h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
TAAG Angola Airlines (DT)23 kg-
LAM Mozambique Airlines (LM)23 kg-

USD fares — LAD-MPM

Typical economy fares on LAD-MPM sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Maputo

Maputo, Mozambique — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Luanda to Maputo? Direct LAD-MPM flights are operated by TAAG Angola Airlines, LAM Mozambique Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the LAD-MPM flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 5.5 hours. The LAD-MPM route runs roughly 3 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a LAD-MPM 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-MPM? 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 Maputo? Maputo 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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