Cheap flights from Brazil to Johannesburg from R7 485

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Brazil to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R5 090. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Brazil averaging around R5 356.

The cheapest day to depart from Brazil to Johannesburg is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as R8 747. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Brazil because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R13 340.

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Brazil to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R8 747. Flying to Johannesburg in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the evening when prices are around R11 216.

Fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Brazil - Johannesburg flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Brazil when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around R10 728 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Brazil for as low as R9 897 on momondo.

Historically, on average around 33% of flights between Brazil and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 114 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, South African have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 22% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of May 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Brazil to Johannesburg. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

Flight times from Brazil to Johannesburg vary, but if you’re flying out of Rio de Janeiro and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 12h 25m on average. Another popular route from Brazil to Johannesburg is flying from Brasilia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which will take roughly 14h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.