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$375+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:30 amCPT - GRU
1 stop19h 35mTAAG
Wed 1/76:05 pmGRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mTAAG
Deal found 12/16$1,012
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:30 amCPT - GRU
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:05 pmGRU - CPT
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,017
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/163:30 pmCPT - GRU
1 stop28h 35mTAAG
Wed 1/216:05 pmGRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mTAAG
Deal found 12/15$1,055
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:45 amCPT - GRU
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/216:05 pmGRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,082
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:25 pmCPT - GRU
1 stop24h 50mSouth African
Tue 12/236:05 pmGRU - CPT
Nonstop7h 35mSouth African
Deal found 12/17$1,374
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:40 pmCPT - GRU
Nonstop8h 55mSouth African
Wed 1/217:05 pmGRU - CPT
1 stop15h 10mSouth African
Deal found 12/15$1,381
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:50 pmCPT - GRU
1 stop31h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/912:05 amGRU - CPT
3 stops32h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/18$1,399
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:00 amCPT - GRU
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:40 pmGRU - CPT
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,411
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:25 pmCPT - GRU
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/42:40 pmGRU - CPT
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,422
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:25 pmCPT - GRU
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/108:40 pmGRU - CPT
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,430

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Sao Paulo (SAO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$613
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$375
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$762

Good one-way deal

$1,006 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

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Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

3:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 3/25

6:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$642

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

3:20 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 3/25

6:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$740

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

3:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 2/7

6:05 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop7h 35m

$873

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/16

2:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 1/26

1:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$923

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 1/22

5:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$991

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

3:15 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 2/14

6:05 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop7h 35m

$1,057

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

2:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 2/14

10:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,071

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

3:20 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops52h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 2/7

10:45 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$1,167

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/15

8:25 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 1/22

10:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,181

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/16

9:25 am-6:45 am

1 stop26h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 1/27

7:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop34h 30m

$1,191

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Sao Paulo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Sao Paulo flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Sao Paulo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Sao Paulo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Sao Paulo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sao Paulo from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo (average of $543). Flying from Cape Town to Sao Paulo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $627). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Sao Paulo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Luanda (LAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Sao Paulo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Luanda (LAD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $623.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 5h 26m.

How often are flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Sao Paulo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Sao Paulo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Sao Paulo flights?

Over the last year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sao Paulo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sao Paulo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sao Paulo. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown South African from Cape Town to Sao Paulo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7.4
Good
49 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7.4
Good
49 reviews
South African
7.4
Good
49 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Sao Paulo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

    If you book a flight to Sao Paulo from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to Sao Paulo per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

    TAAG, South African, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Sao Paulo in just under 28h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 50m. The distance from Cape Town to Sao Paulo is about 3944 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Sao Paulo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo round-trip from $588. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is TAAG. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Sao Paulo are GOL (53%), South African (53%) and Kenya Airways (40%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $720. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) can be booked for $618 on average, our data indicates $1,077 when flying from Cape Town to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Sao Paulo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo (average of $543). Flying from Cape Town to Sao Paulo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $627). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Sao Paulo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$588Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
TAAGCheapest$608Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%

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