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Johannesburg.C$709 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 6, returning Tue, Aug 19.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, Aug 6, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, Aug 19, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$709, select.
Johannesburg.C$717 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 19, returning Fri, Jul 4.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, Jun 19, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Jul 4, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$717, select.
Johannesburg.C$721 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 3, returning Tue, Dec 30.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, Dec 3, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, Dec 30, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$721, select.
Johannesburg.C$726 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 5, returning Fri, Mar 13.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, Mar 5, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Mar 13, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$726, select.
Johannesburg.C$756 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 30, returning Tue, Aug 12.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, Jul 30, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, Aug 12, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$756, select.
Johannesburg.C$768 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 19, returning Thu, Jun 26.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, Jun 19, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Jun 26, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$768, select.
Johannesburg.C$812 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 7, returning Thu, Sep 18.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, Aug 7, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Sep 18, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$812, select.
Johannesburg.C$815 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 4, returning Thu, Jan 1.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, Dec 4, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Jan 1, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$815, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from C$768
Jul
from C$844
Aug
from C$709
Sep
from C$834
Oct
from C$946
Nov
from C$824
Dec
from C$721
Jan
from C$1,028
Feb
from C$1,168
Mar
from C$726
Apr
from C$1,002
May
from C$1,070
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:February

Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sao Paulo to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$709
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time8 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg is C$709. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg.
LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly direct from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg.
There are 16 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg, as of June 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Sao Paulo, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the center of Johannesburg. We've found flights to this airport from C$709.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg is LATAM Airlines.

Travelling from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Sao Paulo is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).

  • Disembark at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the primary gateway of Johannesburg.

  • Around 8 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flight.

  • The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is five hours ahead of Sao Paulo.

  • The busiest route for flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Take your pick of six services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to maximize your time on arrival, the earliest flight from GRU to JNB is the 17:05 South African Airways service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 22:45 with LATAM Airlines.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg

  • Score cheap Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flights by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for finding the biggest deals.

  • Organize your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring great bargains on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg.

  • Find an affordable Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • Depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) on a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg. From GRU, you can fly directly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

  • Look out for promotions with LATAM Airlines. This carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to Johannesburg plane tickets out of GRU.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:

    • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on schedule at their destination.

Viracopos Airport (VCP)

  • VCP is about 80 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • It's your vacation, so why not spend another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Viracopos Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Viracopos Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.02%.

Arriving in Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Book a hotel close to JNB if you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Go where the road takes you with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Johannesburg and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • Once your flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is approximately 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Lanseria International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.

  • Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg. July is the busiest month to visit Johannesburg. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • When booking your Sao Paulo to Johannesburg tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.

More about Johannesburg

  • Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:

  • Constitution Hill and Maboneng Precinct are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Johannesburg travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Johannesburg Zoo.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Johannesburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.

  • Pretoria is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without experiencing 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.

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