South African Airways Set to Resume Flights to Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brazil is set to become South African Airways first intercontinental route since the airline returned to the skies in September 2021. Flights out of Cape Town will launch on 31 October and from Johannesburg on 6 November 2023. 

South African Airways will fly to Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo four times a week, twice out of Cape Town (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and twice out of Johannesburg (Mondays and Thursdays). Both routes will be operated by an Airbus A340-300.

During the Northern winter season (October to December), SA 0226 will depart Cape Town at 12h55 and arrive in Sao Paulo at 16h35. The return flight out of Sao Paulo SA 0227, will depart at 18h05 and arrive in Cape Town at 06h40. 

From Johannesburg, SA 0222 will depart at 11h20 and arrive in Sao Paulo at 16h15 and the return flight SA 0223 will depart Soa Paulo at 17h45 arriving Johannesburg at 07h45. All times are local.

Flights on both routes are already available for booking on www.flysaa.com. You can also book on the airline’s app or through your travel agency.

As the national flag carrier, South African Airways prides itself on bringing South African hospitality to international routes. Travellers to and from São Paulo route can expect to experience the airline's award-winning customer service.

South African Airways has appointed Air Promotion Group (APG) in Brazil as its General Sales Agent (GSA). 

São Paulo is Brazil’s most populous city. It is also the country’s financial center and one of the biggest financial hubs in the world. It is an ideal destination for business and leisure travellers, offering a vast selection of attractions, including first-rated museums, cultural centers, theatres, and cinemas. The city also boasts world-class nightclubs, bars, and restaurants.