Question 1

How long does it take to travel from São Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Paulo and Johannesburg takes around 8.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between São Paulo and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between São Paulo and Johannesburg is 7447 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between São Paulo and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, South African Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, London, Salvador, Florianópolis, Foz do Iguaçu, Porto Alegre, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Manchester, Recife, Manaus, Fortaleza, Curitiba, Madrid, Porto Seguro, Goiânia, Paris.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.

Question 6

Which airports are there in São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

São Paulo is mainly served by São Paulo–Guarulhos International. But there are other airports nearby, including São Paulo–Congonhas, Viracopos International.

Question 7

What airports are near São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in São Paulo is São Paulo–Guarulhos International. It is also served by Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between São Paulo and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between São Paulo and Johannesburg with Emirates, Fly Safair, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, Azul.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between São Paulo and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between São Paulo and Johannesburg, 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between São Paulo and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between São Paulo and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around São Paulo. The main one is São Paulo–Guarulhos International and other nearby airports include Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Johannesburg depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Johannesburg arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 14

What time do flights between São Paulo and Johannesburg depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do flights between São Paulo and Johannesburg arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£437
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£846
Cheapest round-trip	£435
Average round-trip	£830
Nonstop flights in September	£649 – £1,593

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Gautrain to Sandton	15 min	R 185; single fare to Sandton	every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)	fastest to Sandton
Gautrain to Park Station (CBD)	25-30 min	R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro	every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)	Johannesburg CBD access
Metered taxi	30-60 min	R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	30-60 min	R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door option
Airport shuttle bus	45-90 min	R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget travelers with time
Private transfer	30-60 min	R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers, groups
Rental car	30-60 min	R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel	24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
LATAM Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
South African Airways	2	---	---	1	---	---	---
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
LATAM Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
South African Airways	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Gol Transportes Aéreos	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
LATAM Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
South African Airways	2	---	---	2	---	---	---
Gol Transportes Aéreos	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	16°C
February	27°C	16°C
March	26°C	15°C
April	23°C	12°C
May	21°C	10°C
June	18°C	7°C
July	18°C	6°C
August	21°C	9°C
September	26°C	12°C
October	27°C	14°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	27°C	16°C

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