Sao Paulo (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB): LATAM Airlines and South African Airways. The two airports are 4,623 miles (7,440 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cape Town, Luanda and Addis Ababa.
Airlines flying nonstop from GRU to JNB
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book GRU to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks LATAM Airlines, South African Airways
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks South African Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks South African Airways
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks LATAM Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks South African Airways
- Delta SkyMilesBooks LATAM Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks South African Airways
What GRU to JNB costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 24,000 | 50,000 | $13–195 |
| British Airways Club | 25,750 | 77,250 | $33–225 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 | 63,000 | $93–245 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 | 90,000 | $13–25 |
| JAL Mileage Bank | 37,000 | 60,000 | $13–25 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 55,000 | 100,000 | $13–25 |
GRU to JNB with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Cape Town (CPT)South African Airways the whole wayFA+3
- Via Luanda (NBJ)TAAG the whole way
4ZAH - Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
GRU to JNB: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from GRU to JNB?
LATAM Airlines and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Sao Paulo from Johannesburg by plane?
Sao Paulo (GRU) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 4,623 miles (7,440 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GRU to JNB award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does GRU to JNB cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 24,000 miles in economy with Qatar Airways Privilege Club and 50,000 in business with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Cape Town (CPT), Luanda (NBJ) and Addis Ababa (ADD). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example South African Airways through Cape Town.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.