Flying from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Around 10 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is five hours behind Johannesburg. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
The busiest route is from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). You can pick from 6 direct services each week. South African Airways operates a 9:50am departure between JNB and GRU.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to GRU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like April or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
You can hop on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
LATAM Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport leaving from JNB.
LATAM Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from JNB to GRU.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to GRU with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JNB and GRU include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:
Of the departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Break up your flight from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a stop at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). A main stopover between Lanseria International Airport and GRU, it's a great opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Johannesburg to GRU flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near GRU and turn in quicker:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is R 5,518. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,345. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from Johannesburg to GRU by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Johannesburg to GRU.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Visit Sao Paulo in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to GRU plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are major attractions which should feature on any good Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo, a visit to Ribeirao Preto will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, consider Piracicaba, roughly 145 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo. Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Centre are highlights.
