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Flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs for booking flights from South America to South Africa

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South America to South Africa?

    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 South America to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South America to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South America to South Africa 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 South America to South Africa?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South America to South Africa?

    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 from South America to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South Africa?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB), with an average flight price of R12 657.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Africa is Saturday when return tickets can be as cheap as R20 994. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are R29 945 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R1 134 on average. Morning departures are around 13% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 401.

  • What is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

    The cheapest ticket to South Africa from South America found in the last 72 hours was to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, at R588 return. The most popular route is Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R588.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South America to South Africa?

    The cheapest month for flights from South America to South Africa is November, when tickets cost R24 827 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R39 855 and R39 441 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from South America to South Africa?

    To get a below-average price on the flight from South America to South Africa, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to South Africa?

    An average direct flight from South America to South Africa takes 24h 19m, covering a distance of 12600 km. The shortest route is Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) with an average flight time of 7h 25m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Africa?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sun City Resort (38% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Cape Town (34%) and Johannesburg (27%). Searches for flights to Durban (0%), to Port Elizabeth (0%), and to Nelspruit (0%) are also popular.

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Top 3 airlines serving from South America to South Africa

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South America to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1764 reviews
6,7Food
8,1Crew
7,6Boarding
7,4Comfort
7,0Entertainment
Airline reviews

We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

10,0 ExcellentRita, Apr 2025UIO - LIM
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We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

It was good, however the airplane was really cold. We received snacks and the crew was friendly.

Delta has an outstanding service. They are courteous and punctual most of the time. The flight departed a half hour late but we arrived 15 minutes early.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

I liked everything, this was classed as premium economy but it was much better than Lufthansas business class. Lovely staff, comfortable plane and an excellent seat arrangement. A very pleasant surprise.

Everything was good except the check in. Could not do it online neither on the machines in the airport. Needed special assistance from the airline desk clerk

Friendly staff, It was the first flight out for our plane, so had to be deiced from the frost. Only delayed a few minutes,

Staff encountered friendly and helpful. Flight delayed 1 hour due to mechanical issue, but made it through Atlanta immkgration and security in plenty of time,

We boarded so late it caused us to miss time at Foz. No real information was provided to the passengers waiting.

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

Short lay-overs and total flight times. Everything else could have been better.

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Recent return flight deals

12/5Mon
directLATAM Airlines
8h 30mGRU-JNB
27/5Tue
directLATAM Airlines
10h 20mJNB-GRU
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19/5Mon
directLATAM Airlines
8h 30mGRU-JNB
19/6Thu
directLATAM Airlines
10h 20mJNB-GRU
R10 646
7/8Thu
2 stops
16h 10mGRU-CPT
28/8Thu
1 stop
19h 20mCPT-GRU
R12 846
5/6Thu
1 stop
13h 35mGRU-CPT
12/6Thu
1 stop
31h 00mCPT-GRU
R12 921
11/8Mon
directGOL
8h 55mGRU-JNB
25/8Mon
directGOL
10h 35mJNB-GRU
R13 053
12/5Mon
1 stopTAAG
14h 55mGRU-JNB
27/5Tue
1 stopTAAG
27h 25mJNB-GRU
R13 185
22/8Fri
1 stopTAAG
15h 35mGRU-JNB
31/8Sun
1 stopTAAG
28h 05mJNB-GRU
R13 429
13/5Tue
1 stopSouth African
23h 10mGRU-JNB
24/5Sat
1 stopSouth African
13h 05mJNB-GRU
R13 523
17/5Sat
1 stopSouth African
17h 00mGRU-JNB
26/5Mon
directSouth African
10h 35mJNB-GRU
R13 805
9/6Mon
directGOL
8h 55mGRU-JNB
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1 stopGOL
13h 05mJNB-GRU
R13 918

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directSouth African
7h 25mGRU-CPT
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24h 50mCPT-GRU
R14 990
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multi-stopQatar Airways
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1/6Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 40mCPT-GRU
R26 727
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