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Flights from Port Elizabeth to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Sao Paulo. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Cape Town, about 12h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 15m
PLZSAOJNB

Port Elizabeth to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey11h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Cape Town

Best ways to fly from Port Elizabeth to Sao Paulo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PLZ Johannesburg (JNB) SAO
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 56m
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PLZ Cape Town (CPT) SAO
Leg 1: Airlink, FlySafair · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways
Same alliance ~11h 15m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,997 km4,345 miles
Journey time
11h 15mestimate
Time difference
-5hSao Paulo vs Port Elizabeth
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
PLZ → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,997 km.
Where do you change planes between Port Elizabeth and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Port Elizabeth and Sao Paulo?
Port Elizabeth: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Port Elizabeth and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Port Elizabeth.

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