R4 373 Find Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 17:45 and lands at 2:42
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 7:47.

The flight takes about 8h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 8h 57m, covering 11 981 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R10 158 to R14 026, with an average of R11 575 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 158 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the R11 575 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 706 return via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared with R12 106 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.

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

One-way fares from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 913, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R489 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

One-stop flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 14% on flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R10 850 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R12 609, a difference of R1 759.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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 25m, compared to 18h 42m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 25h 08m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

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