Johannesburg to São Paulo (JNB–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JNB–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and South African Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,623 miles in approximately 10h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: CX | 6 | 789 | 10h30 | – | – | CX |
| SA South African Airways Also: G3 | 2 | 333 | 10h35 | – | Star Alliance | G3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JNB: SAST · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 1:00 PM in São Paulo.
CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.
Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.
Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.
JNB–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JNB to GRU
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile and South African Airways. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
JNB to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JNB to GRU ranges from 10 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,623 miles (7,439 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 24 hours via LOS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.