Cheap flights from Johannesburg to São Paulo from £275

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Sat, Mar 28
Johannesburg JNBSão Paulo GRU
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Sun, Apr 5
Johannesburg JNBSão Paulo GRU
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Fri, Mar 27
Johannesburg JNBSão Paulo GRU
£277
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Fri, Mar 20
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Tue, Mar 31
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How much do flights to São Paulo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£275

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£547

Cheapest round-trip

£625

Average round-trip

£767

Nonstop flights in March

£396 – £787

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
São Paulo–Guarulhos International
Average flights per week
371
Flight distance
7447 km
Worth visiting
Santo Amaro (Guarujá)

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
LATAM Airlines
---1---11---1
South African Airways
1------1---------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
LATAM Airlines
---1---11---1
South African Airways
1------1---------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.03Tue 17.03Wed 18.03Thu 19.03Fri 20.03Sat 21.03Sun 22.03
LATAM Airlines
---1---11---1
South African Airways
1------1---------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.03Tue 24.03Wed 25.03Thu 26.03Fri 27.03Sat 28.03Sun 29.03
LATAM Airlines
---1---11---1
South African Airways
1------1---------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to São Paulo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
TAAG Angola AirlinesDTADTYes

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
7 Mar
88%
30°C19°C
14 Mar
78%
25°C19°C
Sunday
8 Mar
85%
29°C19°C
15 Mar
79%
27°C19°C
Monday
9 Mar
87%
25°C20°C
16 Mar
88%
23°C20°C
Tuesday
10 Mar
79%
21°C19°C
17 Mar
88%
27°C19°C
Wednesday
11 Mar
83%
20°C19°C
18 Mar
87%
26°C19°C
Thursday
12 Mar
87%
20°C19°C
19 Mar
87%
26°C20°C
Friday
13 Mar
89%
25°C19°C
20 Mar
87%
28°C18°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to São Paulo. Book your trip to arrive at São Paulo–Guarulhos International, São Paulo–Congonhas, or Viracopos International. The distance between Johannesburg and São Paulo is 7447 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, TAP Portugal, Emirates, and TAAG Angola Airlines. Johannesburg and São Paulo have 371 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to São Paulo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and São Paulo takes around 9.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and São Paulo?
The flight distance between Johannesburg and São Paulo is 7447 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and São Paulo?
Several carriers operate flights between Johannesburg and São Paulo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, South African Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit, Mumbai.
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, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Cape Town, Curitiba, Manaus, Los Angeles, Fortaleza, Recife, Atlanta, Lima, Manchester, Glasgow.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and São Paulo?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and São Paulo with Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, TAP Portugal, Emirates, TAAG Angola Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and São Paulo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and São Paulo depart?
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