update (03 December 2025): LATAM Brasil has released the schedule of its nonstop service between São Paulo and Cape Town. Effective July 2026 (!), flights will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays (São Paulo > Cape Town) and on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays (Cape Town > São Paulo). It will be served by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with 30 business-class seats and 270 economy seats.
Flight LA8060 will depart São Paulo at 22:45 and arrive in Cape Town at 10:55 the following day, while flight LA8061 will depart Cape Town at 15:50 and arrive in São Paulo at 20:00.
The new service will offer connections from São Paulo to more than 60 destinations in Brazil, and over 120 throughout the region.
Great news for travellers between South America and Southern Africa! LATAM Brasil – the Brazilian arm of the LATAM Airlines Group – has announced that it will launch a brand-new nonstop service between São Paulo and Cape Town in September 2026. The route will initially operate three times per week, offering a much-needed boost in connectivity between Brazil and South Africa’s Mother City.
According to LATAM Brasil, the new intercontinental route will be operated with the airline’s modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, offering a quieter cabin, improved fuel efficiency, and an enhanced passenger experience. The launch further strengthens the carrier’s growing long-haul network and expands its presence in Africa, complementing the existing service between São Paulo and Johannesburg.
For travellers, the upcoming São Paulo <> Cape Town flights will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities and create new opportunities for tourism, trade, and business. Cape Town's popularity as a global leisure destination continues to rise, while São Paulo remains one of the most important cultural and economic hubs in Latin America.
LATAM Brasil’s announcement comes at a time of renewed interest in South American–African connectivity. The airline already partners with Airlink through an interline and codeshare agreement, allowing seamless travel to destinations across Southern Africa. The new Cape Town service will further enhance these connections and provide an attractive option for travellers looking for easy links between Brazil, South Africa, and beyond.
More details - including schedules, frequencies, and ticket sales - are expected to be released closer to the launch date.
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