Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Cape Town Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 20 minutes.
Cape Town is five hours ahead of Sao Paulo and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are four Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Cape Town Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Cape Town Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cape Town — and maybe even more of South Africa if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
South African Airways is the most punctual carrier operating GRU to CPT flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Cape Town Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between GRU and CPT:
Istanbul Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
71% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near GRU:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:
Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GRU to CPT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
