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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 2:42 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 7:47 am.

The flight takes about 8h 57m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 8h 57m, covering 4,619 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.

Round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $610 to $851, with an average of $697 over the past 12 months. Anything below $610 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $697 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $650 round-trip via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared to $723 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.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

One-way fares from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $604.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 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 Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

One-stop flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport 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 17% on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $655 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $785, a difference of $130.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• South African

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 07m, compared with 18h 49m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 24h 58m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (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 Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

• LATAM Airlines: 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

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