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Among airlines operating Cape Town to Sao Paulo flights:

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

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Sao Paulo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• South African

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $658 round-trip via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD), compared to $831 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 1% of one-stop connections

Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Cape Town to Sao Paulo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $718 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $840, a difference of $122. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Cape Town to Sao Paulo route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 32 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Sao Paulo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sao Paulo are Avenida Paulista, Allianz Parque and Shopping Morumbi. These are among the most viewed places in Sao Paulo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 9:24 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:50 pm and lands at 12:34 am.

The flight takes about 8h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $780. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo takes 8h 44m, covering 3,950 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $651 to $3,506. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Sao Paulo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $539.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 04m, compared with 20h 23m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 21h 04m via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD).

Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Cape Town (Brasilia Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Sao Paulo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• keddy by Europcar

Near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo range from $638 to $918, with an average of $780 over the past 12 months. Anything below $638 counts as a good deal.