Flying from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
The average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport flight is 7 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is five hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services each week. Travel from GRU to CPT on South African Airways's 12:05am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to CPT.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from GRU, you can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport with South African Airways.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between GRU and CPT is South African Airways.
South African Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 85.71% of its services landing on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CPT leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
75.54% of flights leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to CPT flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The trip to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of VCP is 75.02%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and find adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Currently, Rs154,163 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs189,981. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CPT.
The best month for scoring cheap Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
Save time looking for cheap flight tickets from Sao Paulo to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when prices go down.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is when most people travel to Cape Town. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
Book a Sao Paulo to CPT flight ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC.
More about Cape Town
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cape Town:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are attractions you won't want to skip in Cape Town.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres north-west of Cape Town, a visit to Saldanha will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in South Africa, head for Ceres, roughly 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are among its highlights.
