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Johannesburg.$914 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Mar, returning Thu, 27 Mar.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 20 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 27 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $914, select.
Johannesburg.$919 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr, returning Tue, 29 Apr.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $919, select.
Johannesburg.$921 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Mar, returning Thu, 1 May.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 27 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $921, select.
Johannesburg.$922 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 20 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 26 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $922, select.
Johannesburg.$922 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Mar, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 24 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $922, select.
Johannesburg.$928 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $928, select.
Johannesburg.$929 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $929, select.
Johannesburg.$929 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $929, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in March.
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from $1,245
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from $929
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from $1,054
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from $1,050
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Sao Paulo to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$914
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time8 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineCathay Pacific
Average flights per week13

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

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Johannesburg is $914. 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 42 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Johannesburg.
LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Johannesburg.
As of February 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Johannesburg is usually February 2025.
If you're flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from $914.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Johannesburg on Thursday, 20 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 42 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 February, the average temperature is usually around 22°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.
Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 6 minutes.

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo. Based in the UTC+2 timezone, Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.

  • With 8 flights a week between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the busiest route. South African Airways operates the earliest flight at 17:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from GRU to JNB is with LATAM Airlines at 22:45.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from GRU to Johannesburg.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can catch a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg that arrives at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

  • Book your ticket with LATAM Airlines. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from GRU to Johannesburg, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • You can enter South Africa for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Brazil. But before booking your cheap tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.

  • Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in approximately 32 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.

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

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Johannesburg

  • $838 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg. A return flight starts at $914. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • Book 3 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRU to Johannesburg.

  • November is the cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from GRU to Johannesburg. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.

  • Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Airports in Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres. It takes about 29 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 12 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near JNB if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • As soon as your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is approximately 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

  • After your flight from GRU to Johannesburg, tuck yourself in at a hotel near HLA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg. To escape the crowds, travel to Johannesburg in February when things are quieter.

  • Book your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg for January to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from GRU to Johannesburg in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.

More about Johannesburg

  • Start your Johannesburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg, check out our range of hotels including:

  • Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are must-visits when exploring Johannesburg.

Complete your Johannesburg trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Johannesburg to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need on car rentals in Johannesburg, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.

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