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Flights from Sao Paulo to Port Elizabeth
There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Port Elizabeth. 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
Sao Paulo to Port Elizabeth at a glance
Fastest journey11h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Cape Town
Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Port Elizabeth
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SAO Johannesburg (JNB) PLZ
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
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SAO Cape Town (CPT) PLZ
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, FlySafair
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
- +5hPort Elizabeth vs Sao Paulo
- Currency in Port Elizabeth
- ZAR
- Airports
- GRU, VCP, CGH → PLZ
Flights from Sao Paulo to Port Elizabeth: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Port Elizabeth?
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 Sao Paulo to Port Elizabeth?
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 Sao Paulo and Port Elizabeth?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). LATAM Brasil flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Port Elizabeth?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Port Elizabeth: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.





