R9 815 Find Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 2:04
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 7:19.

The flight takes about 7h 59m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town takes 7h 59m, 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 Sao Paulo to Cape Town range from R12 106 to R17 454, with an average of R13 992 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 106 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the R13 992 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R12 549 return via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared with R15 151 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 381–R1 644 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Sao Paulo to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 076, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz

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

Evening 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 to Cape Town route, 36% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

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

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Sao Paulo to Cape Town. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R12 757 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R17 147, a difference of R4 389.

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 and Cape Town. 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 22m, compared to 20h 11m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 30h 20m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Cape Town is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo (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 Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sao Paulo to Cape Town flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• GOL: offers extra legroom

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.