Cheap flights from Cape Town to São Paulo from £319

Cheap flights from Cape Town to São Paulo from £319

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Mon, Mar 2
Cape Town CPTSão Paulo GRU
£319
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Wed, Mar 4
Cape Town CPTSão Paulo GRU
£319
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Sat, Mar 7
Cape Town CPTSão Paulo GRU
£326
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Thu, Mar 5
Cape Town CPTSão Paulo GRU
£326
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Sat, Mar 7
Cape Town CPTSão Paulo GRU
£326
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Thu, Mar 5
Cape Town CPTSão Paulo GRU
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£525
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Mon, Mar 2 – Sat, Mar 7
Cape Town CPTSão Paulo GRU
£721
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Wed, Mar 4 – Mon, Mar 9
Cape Town CPTSão Paulo GRU
£721
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Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
Cape Town CPTSão Paulo GRU
£728
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Sat, Mar 7 – Thu, Mar 12
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How much do flights to São Paulo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£319

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£596

Cheapest round-trip

£525

Average round-trip

£815

Nonstop flights in February

£504 – £808

Getting from São Paulo airports to the city center

Fastest options: Airport Bus Service and taxi. Best value: public bus and metro connections.

São Paulo is served by two main airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) lies 25 km northeast of central São Paulo and handles the majority of international and domestic flights. São Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is located just 8 km south of the city center and primarily serves domestic routes. Transport options include airport buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on São Paulo's notorious traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

From São Paulo/Guarulhos – Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

R$55-R$75 (varies by destination; BRL 55–75 (USD 11–15))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Paulista

90-120 min

R$5-R$10 (BRL 5–10 (USD 1–2); requires bus connection to station)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

40-90 min

R$150-R$250 (fixed fare zones; BRL 150–250 (USD 30–50))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

R$80-R$180 (surge pricing applies; BRL 80–180 (USD 16–36))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup location

From São Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

R$5 (single fare; BRL 5 (USD 1))

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Paulista area

20-60 min

R$40-R$100 (metered; BRL 40–100 (USD 8–20))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to any destination

20-60 min

R$25-R$70 (surge pricing applies; BRL 25–70 (USD 5–14))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • São Paulo traffic can significantly extend journey times, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 5–8 PM on weekdays).
  • Congonhas Airport (CGH) has direct metro access via Line 5 (Lilás) at Congonhas station.
  • Guarulhos Airport (GRU) does not have direct metro access; bus or taxi connections are required.
  • Ride-hailing apps have designated pickup areas at both airports.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to São Paulo

Depart from
Cape Town International
Arrive to
São Paulo–Guarulhos International
Average flights per week
379
Flight distance
6358 km
Worth visiting
Santo Amaro (Guarujá)

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cape Town to São Paulo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
South African Airways
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
South African Airways
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
South African Airways
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
South African Airways
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to São Paulo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
TAAG Angola AirlinesDTADTYes
AzulAZUADYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in São Paulo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C20°C
February28°C19°C
March27°C19°C
April25°C17°C
May23°C15°C
June22°C14°C
July23°C13°C
August24°C14°C
September26°C16°C
October26°C17°C
November26°C17°C
December27°C19°C
Hottest Month
28°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
July
Sunny days
248
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
89%
28°C20°C
21 Feb
86%
21°C19°C
Sunday
15 Feb
84%
31°C21°C
22 Feb
75%
21°C19°C
Monday
16 Feb
80%
32°C19°C
23 Feb
89%
19°C17°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
88%
33°C21°C
24 Feb
88%
22°C17°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
75%
31°C20°C
25 Feb
25°C18°C
Thursday
19 Feb
77%
29°C20°C
26 Feb
88%
28°C19°C
Friday
20 Feb
89%
28°C21°C
27 Feb
82%
29°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at São Paulo–Guarulhos International, São Paulo–Congonhas, or Viracopos International. The distance between Cape Town and São Paulo is 6358 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, TAAG Angola Airlines, Azul, Fly Safair, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Cape Town and São Paulo have 379 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cape Town to São Paulo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and São Paulo takes around 8.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cape Town and São Paulo?
The flight distance between Cape Town and São Paulo is 6358 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and São Paulo?
Several carriers operate flights between Cape Town and São Paulo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include South African Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka.
What are the most popular routes to and from São Paulo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Paulo and London, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Florianópolis, Foz do Iguaçu, Johannesburg, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Curitiba, Manaus, Los Angeles, Fortaleza, Recife, Atlanta, Lima, Manchester, Glasgow.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
What airports are near São Paulo?
The main airport in São Paulo is São Paulo–Guarulhos International. It is also served by Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos.
Which airlines fly between Cape Town and São Paulo?
Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and São Paulo with Emirates, TAAG Angola Airlines, Azul, Fly Safair, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
When’s the best time to travel between Cape Town and São Paulo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town and São Paulo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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