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Flights Johannesburg to Sao Paulo (JNB-GRU): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Paulo (GRU): LA, SA operate ~7/week, ~10.5h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

7×

Per week

$8,000

From (est.)

10.5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Paulo (GRU), great-circle distance 7,439 kmJNBJohannesburgGRUSao Paulo7,439 km · ~9h 15m
Johannesburg(JNB) → Sao Paulo(GRU) · 7,439 km great-circle distance · approx 9h 15m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Johannesburg -> Sao Paulo (JNB-GRU) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight JNB -> GRU is operated by LATAM Airlines, South African Airways (~7 flights per week, ~10.5h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
LATAM Airlines (LA)23 kg-
South African Airways (SA)23 kgStar Alliance

USD fares — JNB-GRU

Typical economy fares on JNB-GRU sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo, Brazil — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Sao Paulo? Direct JNB-GRU flights are operated by LATAM Airlines, South African Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the JNB-GRU flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 10.5 hours. The JNB-GRU route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a JNB-GRU flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-GRU? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Sao Paulo? Sao Paulo uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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