Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 7 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is five hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Take your pick of three weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with South African Airways is the earliest you can take. South African Airways operates the last service of the day at 18:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your GRU to CPT flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
South African Airways is your gateway to discovering Cape Town (and maybe even some other great corners of South Africa!). Check out the direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with South African Airways on this route.
South African Airways is a leader in on-time performance for GRU to CPT flights, with 85.71% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between GRU and CPT include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Currently, Rs139,013 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs162,626. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRU to CPT.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GRU to CPT.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near GRU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're getting in on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near CPT:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GRU to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
