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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo, Brazil from R5 965

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAO
Aug 22 — Aug 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo are usually found in March or April, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

Thu 26/1111:10
JNB
-
GRU
Nonstop10h 05m
South African
Tue 8/1218:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop11h 55m
South African
Deal found 20/7R8 299
Tue 13/108:10
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop13h 35m
South African
Tue 3/1118:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
South African
Deal found 20/7R8 315
Sat 22/88:55
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop12h 50m
South African
Sat 29/818:15
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
South African
Deal found 21/7R8 332
Tue 10/118:55
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop12h 40m
South African
Thu 19/1117:45
GRU
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 00m
South African
Deal found 22/7R8 348
Tue 25/88:55
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop12h 50m
South African
Tue 8/918:15
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
South African
Deal found 22/7R8 414
Tue 18/89:25
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop12h 20m
South African
Sat 29/818:15
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
South African
Deal found 20/7R8 463
Sat 15/89:25
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop12h 20m
South African
Sat 29/818:15
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
South African
Deal found 20/7R8 480
Sat 15/89:25
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop12h 20m
South African
Tue 25/818:15
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
South African
Deal found 20/7R8 496
Mon 9/1121:20
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop24h 15m
South African
Sat 21/1118:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop11h 55m
South African
Deal found 22/7R8 545
Tue 1/126:05
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop15h 30m
South African
Thu 10/1217:45
GRU
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 00m
South African
Deal found 21/7R8 693
Thu 1/1016:40
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop27h 25m
TAAG
Wed 14/1018:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Deal found 23/7R8 808
Tue 1/128:55
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop12h 40m
South African
Tue 15/1218:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
South African
Deal found 21/7R8 890

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Sao Paulo (SAO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 299

One-way from

R5 965

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 600

Good round-trip deal

R9 785 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 451 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 26/11-8/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Sao Paulo
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Sao Paulo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 841 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 406 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

19:35-6:00

1 stop39h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 24/11

16:10-10:25

1 stop37h 15m

R18 882

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

19:35-6:00

1 stop39h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 15/2

16:10-10:25

1 stop37h 15m

R21 544

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:35-6:00

1 stop39h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 21/11

16:10-10:25

1 stop37h 15m

R21 626

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

19:35-6:00

1 stop39h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 8/1

16:10-10:25

1 stop37h 15m

R22 152

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

22:00-7:10

1 stop38h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 2/11

21:30-18:35

2 stops64h 05m

R22 629

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

5:00-16:20

2 stops40h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 23/8

1:45-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

R22 711

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

5:00-16:20

2 stops40h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 26/8

1:45-1:00

2 stops42h 15m

R25 685

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

5:00-16:20

2 stops40h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 25/8

1:45-0:05

2 stops41h 20m

R25 915

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

15:15-6:40

2 stops44h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 10/12

13:20-9:40

2 stops39h 20m

R27 608

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - VCP

JNBVCP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

19:10-21:55

2 stops31h 45m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Tue 22/9

18:55-10:15

2 stops34h 20m

R28 134

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo (average of R9 038). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 July 2026.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo flights typically cost between R8 471 and R12 563 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 299 on South African (Nov 26–Dec 8).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Luanda (NBJ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Luanda (LAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R9 374.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Cape Town (CPT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 34m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Cape Town (CPT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 47m.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Sao Paulo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Sao Paulo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Sao Paulo flights?

Over the past year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sao Paulo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sao Paulo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sao Paulo. Reviews last updated 23 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with South African,LATAM Airlines, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 963 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 009 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo will take you 38h 10m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sao Paulo is about 7434 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo round-trip from R7 264. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from R7 923, and TAAG, from R8 663. Users have found that South African is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 342 on TAAG. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R7 084 and LATAM Airlines from R8 049 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sao Paulo Congonhas or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sao Paulo Viracopos, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

    Before booking your flight to Sao Paulo from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Cathay Pacific (69%), LATAM Airlines Brasil (64%), LATAM Airlines( 64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo is generally R28 875, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R8 069. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl), you can expect to pay R9 022 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo that have stopovers, most of them stop in Luanda. Cape Town follows Luanda in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Cape Town?

    Greenmarket Square, Two Oceans Aquarium, and South African National Gallery are currently the most popular points of interest in Cape Town at the moment. Those on a layover in Cape Town interested in visiting Greenmarket Square, Two Oceans Aquarium, or South African National Gallery can do so by travelling 17,8 km, 18,6 km, and 17,8 km, respectively from Cape Town Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Cape Town Intl for about R667 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo flights have a stopover in Luanda the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo (average of R9 038). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR7 264AverageR9 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR7 923AverageR12 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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TAAGCheapestR8 663AverageR9 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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