Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 10 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is five hours behind Johannesburg.
Flights from JNB to GRU start at 09:55 — the earliest with South African Airways. The latest departure is at 15:15 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can choose from 16 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your JNB to GRU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
LATAM Airlines is your ticket to exploring Sao Paulo (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this carrier.
LATAM Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 67.65% of services arriving as planned, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating JNB to GRU flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JNB and GRU:
Cape Town International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
R 5,780 is currently the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,136. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from JNB to GRU by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near JNB:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Sao Paulo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to GRU in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
