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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo, Brazil from R5 159

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAO
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo are usually found in May or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 17 April 2026.

Mon 3/821:20
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop24h 25m
South African
Tue 18/818:15
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
South African
Deal found 13/4R8 418
Thu 14/514:50
JNB
-
GRU
Nonstop10h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 27/522:25
GRU
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/4R8 647
Wed 19/85:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop14h 20m
TAAG
Wed 18/1118:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Deal found 15/4R8 729
Wed 1/75:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop14h 20m
TAAG
Fri 31/718:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Deal found 15/4R8 828
Wed 4/115:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop14h 20m
TAAG
Wed 18/1118:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Deal found 14/4R8 877
Mon 9/115:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop14h 20m
TAAG
Sun 22/1118:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Deal found 13/4R8 893
Wed 5/85:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop14h 20m
TAAG
Sun 16/818:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 15/4R8 926
Sat 6/614:50
JNB
-
GRU
Nonstop10h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 13/622:30
GRU
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/4R8 942
Mon 10/85:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop14h 20m
TAAG
Fri 21/818:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Deal found 12/4R8 975
Wed 1/75:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop14h 20m
TAAG
Mon 6/718:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 13/4R8 991
Thu 14/519:10
JNB
-
VCP
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/521:20
VCP
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R26 908
Sun 17/519:10
JNB
-
CGH
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/518:55
CGH
-
JNB
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R27 007

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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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 418

One-way from

R5 159

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 302

Good round-trip deal

R9 730 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 983 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 3/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Sao Paulo
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Sao Paulo
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

19:10-17:40

1 stop27h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 17/6

1:05-16:15

1 stop34h 10m

R23 486

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

20:55-8:45

1 stop40h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 19/7

20:30-4:00

1 stop26h 30m

R24 304

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

9:25-13:15

3 stops32h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 16/5

2:05-10:30

1 stop27h 25m

R25 696

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

21:15-6:00

1 stop37h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 23/6

13:10-9:25

2 stops39h 15m

R26 155

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - VCP

JNBVCP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

19:10-22:15

2 stops32h 05m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Thu 21/5

21:20-10:15

2 stops31h 55m

R26 908

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - VCP

JNBVCP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

19:10-22:15

2 stops32h 05m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Thu 14/5

23:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

R27 121
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - VCP

JNBVCP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:10-18:50

2 stops28h 40m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Mon 8/6

23:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

R27 826

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

19:25-13:25

2 stops47h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 14/8

15:30-9:25

1 stop36h 55m

R30 299

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

21:15-10:10

2 stops41h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 11/8

15:30-9:25

1 stop36h 55m

R30 299

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

9:25-10:35

3 stops30h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 26/6

1:55-15:15

3 stops32h 20m

R30 413

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 70 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo (average of R4 618). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo in November is currently the most expensive (average of R19 735). 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 17 April 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?

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 37% 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 (NBJ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R9 808.

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 29m.

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 100 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.

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 17 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with South African,Qatar Airways, andLATAM Airlines 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
60 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

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
60 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

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
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

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
7,4
Good
1 907 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

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
1 002 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Sao Paulo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 27h 30m. 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 237. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from R7 783, and TAAG, from R8 628. 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 330 on TAAG. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R7 040 and LATAM Airlines from R8 022 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 Viracopos or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sao Paulo Congonhas, 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: LATAM Airlines Brasil (81%), LATAM Airlines (81%), Cathay Pacific( 81%).

  • 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 R12 600, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R7 390. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl), you can expect to pay R8 729 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 Cape Town. Luanda follows Cape Town in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Cape Town?

    Two Oceans Aquarium, South African National Gallery, and Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium are currently the most popular points of interest in Cape Town at the moment. Two Oceans Aquarium, South African National Gallery, and Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium can be visited by traveling about 18,6 km, 17,8 km, and 18,0 km respectively from Cape Town Intl. Those on a stopover in Cape Town in need of a car hire can book one at Cape Town Intl for about R632.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo (average of R4 618). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo in November is currently the most expensive (average of R19 735). 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 237AverageR9 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR7 783AverageR12 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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TAAGCheapestR8 628AverageR9 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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