How to find cheap flights to Sao Paulo
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Sao Paulo is C$391. A round-trip plane ticket starts at C$592.
Skip the hassle of tracking fares yourself by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app when ticket prices go down.
The general recommendation is to book about one month before you plan to depart. You're more likely to get the best prices for tickets then.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Sao Paulo. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, along with different fares.
If you aren't in a rush to get to the city, think about taking a longer or less direct route. Sometimes, you can find cheaper plane tickets if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that fits your budget and itinerary.
Plan your visit for July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
Visit in March if you want a more laid-back vibe. This is the least busy time of year and also when plane tickets to Sao Paulo are generally less expensive.
With averages between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), February is when Sao Paulo is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 12ºC (54ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Sao Paulo.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall.
Flying to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Most people making their way to the city land at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU).
Offering direct flights to Sao Paulo, these major airlines make getting to your destination easy:
You'll be in the UTC-3 timezone when you arrive in Sao Paulo.
Find the right stay to complete your travel plans. Check out these popular hotels once you've booked your plane ticket:
Getting to central Sao Paulo from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Central Sao Paulo is about 26 kilometres from GRU, the city's main airport.
You'll get to the centre in around 45 minutes if you're ride-sharing or catching a cab after your flight to Sao Paulo.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Curl up in bed soon after your flight to Sao Paulo. Choose any of these stays close to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car rental at GRU. Rent your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore parts of Sao Paulo that aren't in every guidebook.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport serves Sao Paulo and nearby areas in São Paulo, Brazil.
Sao Paulo highlights
Put these leading attractions on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Sao Paulo:
Ibirapuera Park: Around 3 kilometres southwest of the centre in Vila Mariana, this landmark offers a great first taste of the city.
Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 3 kilometres north of the city centre in Bom Retiro, it's worth checking out to get the full Sao Paulo experience.
Explore more of Brazil
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Brazil, starting with Guarulhos. Natural Science Museum, Nelson Rodrigues Theatre and Bosque Maia are must-visits in this city, which is around 14 kilometres northeast of Sao Paulo.
Campinas might just become one of your favourite stops in Brazil. You'll find it roughly 80 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo. MACC Museum of Contemporary Art of Campinas, Coffee museum and Municipal planetarium Campinas stand out as highlights.
About 18 kilometres southeast of Sao Paulo, São Bernardo do Campo is worth going out of your way for. A few great reasons to visit include Parque Estadual Águas da Billings -, Parque Estadual Chácara da Baronesa and Cidade da Crianca.
Complete your trip with a Sao Paulo car rental
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Browse the car rentals in Sao Paulo and travel on your terms. Compare rates in one place to find the ideal match after you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Sao Paulo.



