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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 1:59
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 7:44.

The flight takes about 8h 54m.

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 54m, 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 R10 069 to R14 042, with an average of R11 500 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 069 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the R11 500 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 723 return via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared with R11 931 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 485–R1 650 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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 R71:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R66:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Alamo

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, while night departures tend to have the most.

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, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

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) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R10 808 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R12 953, a difference of R2 145.

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 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 14h 07m, compared to 18h 49m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 24h 58m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

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