Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) flights
An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) starts at 24,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $34.80. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Paulo (GRU): 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.
How many miles JNB to GRU 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 | 24,000 | $34.80–215 |
| British Airways ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 25,750 | $54.80–245 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn LATAM Airlines | 27,000 | $114.80–265 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 30,000 | $34.80–415 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 34,000 | $54.80–465 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn LATAM Airlines | 34,700 | $34.80–45 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $64.80–405 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 36,500 | $54.80–465 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn LATAM Airlines | 37,000 | $34.80–45 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 45,000 | $62.80–93 |
| United MileagePlusOn South African Airways | 50,000 | $34.80–65 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn LATAM Airlines | 55,000 | $54.80–125 |
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 JNB to GRU
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book JNB to GRU 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
JNB to GRU 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 way4Z
AH - Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
JNB to GRU: common questions
How many miles does JNB to GRU cost?
In economy it starts at 24,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $34.80. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (25,750), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (27,000) and Emirates Skywards (30,000). 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 JNB to GRU?
LATAM Airlines and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Paulo (GRU).
How far is Johannesburg from Sao Paulo by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Sao Paulo (GRU) 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 JNB to GRU 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 Johannesburg and Sao Paulo?
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.