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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg:

• Earliest: departs at 17:05 and lands at 1:56
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 7:41.

The flight takes about 8h 51m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg takes 8h 51m, covering 11 930 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg range from R9 783 to R13 452, with an average of R11 093 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 783 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 41% above the route average of R11 093. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 225 return via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD), compared with R11 273 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 460–R1 622 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R111:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R65:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg usually depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

One-stop flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg most commonly connect through:

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD) – 1% of one-stop connections

Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R10 563 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R12 786, a difference of R2 223. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport and Johannesburg. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• South African

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 54m, compared to 19h 10m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 20h 34m via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD).

Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (South Africa Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg 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
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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