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Flights from Sao Paulo to Maputo
There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Maputo. The easiest way is one stop via Luanda or Johannesburg, about 14h 08m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 21m
Sao Paulo to Maputo at a glance
Fastest journey12h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Luanda or Johannesburg
Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Maputo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
2Search
SAO Johannesburg (JNB) MPM
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
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SAO Cape Town (CPT) MPM
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, LAM Mozambique Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,870 km4,887 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 21mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hMaputo vs Sao Paulo
- Currency in Maputo
- USD
- Airports
- GRU, VCP, CGH → MPM
Flights from Sao Paulo to Maputo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Maputo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Luanda, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Maputo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,870 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Maputo?
The best connecting points are Luanda (NBJ), Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). TAAG Angola Airlines flies both legs via Luanda, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Maputo?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Maputo: Maputo Airport (MPM).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Maputo?
Maputo is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.





