Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
An economy award from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) starts at 18,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $12.80. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT): LATAM Airlines and South African Airways. The two airports are 3,947 miles (6,352 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Johannesburg and Luanda.
How many miles GRU to CPT costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 18,000 | $12.80–195 |
| British Airways ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 20,750 | $32.80–225 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn LATAM Airlines | 23,000 | $12.80–25 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 25,000 | $12.80–25 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn LATAM Airlines | 27,000 | $92.80–245 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 27,000 | $12.80–395 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 34,000 | $32.80–445 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn LATAM Airlines | 34,700 | $12.80–25 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 36,500 | $32.80–445 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 45,000 | $40.80–73 |
| United MileagePlusOn South African Airways | 50,000 | $12.80–45 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn LATAM Airlines | 55,000 | $12.80–25 |
Business and first class prices, and 5 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from GRU to CPT
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book GRU to CPT 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
GRU to CPT with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Johannesburg (JNB)South African Airways the whole wayFA+3
- Via Luanda (NBJ)TAAG the whole way
GRU to CPT: common questions
How many miles does GRU to CPT cost?
In economy it starts at 18,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $12.80. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (20,750), JAL Mileage Bank (23,000) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (25,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GRU to CPT?
LATAM Airlines and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT).
How far is Sao Paulo from Cape Town by plane?
Sao Paulo (GRU) and Cape Town (CPT) are 3,947 miles (6,352 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 CPT 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.
Where can I connect between Sao Paulo and Cape Town?
The most direct connections are through Johannesburg (JNB) and Luanda (NBJ). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example South African Airways through Johannesburg.
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.