Question 1

How long does a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 8h 55m to travel the 11 981 km between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Sao Paulo and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 57m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Sao Paulo and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 57m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R7 090 for a one-way ticket and R9 780 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Sao-Paulo-SAO/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Sao Paulo has 3 major airports: Sao Paulo Congonhas, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, and Sao Paulo Viracopos. Johannesburg OR Tambo is the only airport in Johannesburg. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. <a href='/flight-routes/Sao-Paulo-SAO/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sao Paulo at 17:45 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:45.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 22:45 and lands at 12:40.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are LATAM Airlines and South African. The cheapest airline for this route is South African, with the best return deal found costing R8 566. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at South African.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are LATAM Airlines and South African. The cheapest airline for this route is South African, with the best return deal found costing R8 566. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at South African.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flight route.

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg.

Question 14

On which days can I fly direct from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost R10 406 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 217 and R11 946 respectively.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost R10 406 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 217 and R11 946 respectively.

Question 17

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg. <a href='/flight-routes/Sao-Paulo-SAO/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Sao Paulo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Sao-Paulo-SAO/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Sao Paulo with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Sao-Paulo-SAO/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Sao Paulo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Sao-Paulo-SAO/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

How often are flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg historically see delays in approximately 31% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 140 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, South African have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg were found on TAAG (R11 337) and GOL (R13 063).

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg were found on TAAG (R11 337) and GOL (R13 063).

Question 29

What is the cheapest Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R6 911 on the route between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

Question 30

What is the cheapest Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R6 911 on the route between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

Question 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 32

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 33

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R10 116 on average.

Question 34

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R10 116 on average.

Question 35

How much is a return flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Sao Paulo usually cost between R10 998 and R15 855 in May.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was R9 780 on LATAM Airlines (May 2-May 16).

Question 36

What are the most popular airlines flying to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to OR Tambo is LATAM Airlines, followed by South African.

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How much is a return flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What is the cheapest Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R6 911 on the route between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost R10 406 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 217 and R11 946 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R10 116 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg were found on TAAG (R11 337) and GOL (R13 063).

Which airlines fly direct between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

How often are flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg delayed?

Weekly flights between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg historically see delays in approximately 31% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 140 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flights?

Based on our data, South African have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

How long does a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg take?

Direct flights take on average 8h 55m to travel the 11 981 km between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sao Paulo at 17:45 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 22:45 and lands at 12:40.

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What is the cheapest flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R7 090 for a one-way ticket and R9 780 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Sao Paulo has 3 major airports: Sao Paulo Congonhas, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, and Sao Paulo Viracopos. Johannesburg OR Tambo is the only airport in Johannesburg. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sao Paulo to Johannesburg flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg.

On which days can I fly direct from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

You can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Sao Paulo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Sao Paulo with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Sao Paulo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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