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Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil to South Africa from R6 894

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAO — JNB
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sao Paulo to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sao Paulo to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 477

One-way from

R6 894

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R10 770

Good one-way deal

R7 628 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 6/4-17/4
  • Nonstop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Sao Paulo to South Africa
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Sao Paulo to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R7 672 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 091 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to South Africa.
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Cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sao Paulo to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Mon 6/422:30GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 30mLATAM Airlines
Fri 17/414:50JNB - GRU
Nonstop10h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/1R8 477
Mon 20/422:30GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 28/414:50JNB - GRU
Nonstop10h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/1R8 576
Wed 1/422:30GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 14/414:50JNB - GRU
Nonstop10h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/1R8 609
Thu 23/422:30GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/514:50JNB - GRU
Nonstop10h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R8 642
Thu 29/122:45GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sun 8/215:30JNB - GRU
Nonstop9h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/1R8 659
Sat 21/322:45GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 55mLATAM Airlines
Tue 31/314:50JNB - GRU
Nonstop10h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1R8 675
Thu 26/222:45GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 55mLATAM Airlines
Fri 17/414:50JNB - GRU
Nonstop10h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R8 692
Sat 7/322:45GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 55mLATAM Airlines
Tue 17/315:30JNB - GRU
Nonstop9h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R8 708
Thu 19/317:45GRU - JNB
Nonstop9h 00mSouth African
Mon 23/320:30JNB - GRU
1 stop25h 05mSouth African
Deal found 7/1R8 725
Sun 22/218:05GRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mTAAG
Sun 1/315:55CPT - GRU
1 stop28h 10mTAAG
Deal found 8/1R11 331
Mon 16/317:45GRU - PLZ
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/37:00PLZ - GRU
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R11 347
Fri 20/318:05GRU - CPT
2 stops43h 50mTAAG
Sat 18/415:30CPT - GRU
1 stop28h 35mTAAG
Deal found 7/1R11 397

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Fly from

Sao Paulo

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 6/4

22:30-12:00

Nonstop8h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:50-20:20

Nonstop10h 30m

R8 791

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 22/5

22:30-12:00

Nonstop8h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

14:50-20:20

Nonstop10h 30m

R8 890

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 7/3

18:05-22:25

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

8:10-16:35

1 stop13h 25m

R9 384

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 8/5

18:05-20:10

2 stops21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

R10 424

Sao PauloPort Elizabeth

GRU - PLZ

GRUPLZ

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 16/3

17:45-15:05

1 stop16h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 23/3

7:00-16:15

1 stop14h 15m

R11 347

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 12/2

22:45-12:40

Nonstop8h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

15:30-20:20

Nonstop9h 50m

R11 380

Sao PauloDurban

GRU - DUR

GRUDUR

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 8/6

22:30-19:50

1 stop16h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 13/6

11:15-20:20

1 stop14h 05m

R13 343

Sao PauloDurban

GRU - DUR

GRUDUR

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 1/3

18:05-18:05

2 stops19h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 7/3

18:40-15:05

2 stops25h 25m

R13 409

Sao PauloDurban

GRU - DUR

GRUDUR

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 10/6

18:05-10:40

2 stops35h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 16/6

7:00-15:05

2 stops37h 05m

R13 607

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 14/4

18:15-13:05

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

8:55-16:45

1 stop12h 50m

R13 656

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Best time to book a flight from Sao Paulo to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sao Paulo to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sao Paulo to South Africa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to South Africa (average of R5 393). Flying from Sao Paulo to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 923). 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 SAO to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sao Paulo to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sao Paulo to South Africa as you normally would.

How often are flights from Sao Paulo to South Africa delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Sao Paulo and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines and South African from Sao Paulo to South Africa. 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.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 901 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 901 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 901 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 901 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sao Paulo to South Africa. 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 Sao Paulo to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sao Paulo to South Africa in 8h 30m. Fly via LATAM Airlines, South African, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Sao Paulo and South Africa is about 7434 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sao Paulo to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for TAAG. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 314. Users have also found prices from R6 915 and R11 532 on LATAM Airlines and South African, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sao Paulo to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from Sao Paulo to South Africa, consider Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Cape Town Intl or Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sao Paulo to South Africa?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sao Paulo to South Africa on time: LATAM Airlines Brasil (70%), LATAM Airlines (70%), GOL (5%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to South Africa?

    While on average a flight from Sao Paulo to South Africa is generally R7 990, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 915. When looking at the most popular route, (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R9 236 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sao Paulo to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sao Paulo to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sao Paulo to South Africa 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 Sao Paulo to South Africa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to South Africa (average of R5 393). Flying from Sao Paulo to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 923). 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 2 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sao Paulo to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR8 349AverageR8 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR9 272AverageR10 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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