R6 082 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Sao Paulo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 and lands at 21:11
• Latest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 0:11.

The flight takes about 8h 31m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo takes 8h 31m, covering 10 229 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo range from R10 549 to R14 756, with an average of R12 749 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 549 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the R12 749 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R11 196 return via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared with R13 267 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 480–R1 644 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Sao Paulo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Sao Paulo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 066, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Since Sao Paulo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) – daily rates averaging R552:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) – daily rates averaging R617:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• keddy by Europcar

Near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) – daily rates averaging R499:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and may arrive at several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Sao Paulo route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 29m.

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo most commonly connect through:

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R11 820 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R13 562, a difference of R1 743.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Sao Paulo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• South African

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 54m, compared to 20h 59m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 28h 13m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Cape Town (Brasilia Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Sao Paulo flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.