Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 5 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo five hours behind Cape Town.
Pack your bags and choose from four weekly Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CPT to GRU flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is LATAM Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for CPT to GRU flights is South African Airways.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CPT and GRU include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Hamad International Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight is R 6,572. A round-trip fare is currently R 9,372. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPT to GRU.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CPT to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT arrive at their destination on time.
Cape Town Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CPT:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cape Town Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CPT to GRU in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without seeing Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.