Traveling from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
A direct flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport takes on average 3 hours 28 minutes. Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3 — identical to Mendoza.
Flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport start from 07:40 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The latest departure is the 16:35 service with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 15 weekly services from MDZ to GRU.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MDZ and GRU are:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Brazil, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most current information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MDZ to GRU.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is C$292. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$472. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MDZ to GRU.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting a cheap ticket from MDZ to GRU is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Play around with filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The journey from central Mendoza to El Plumerillo International Airport takes around 38 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to MDZ? If you've booked an early flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 32 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from El Plumerillo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDZ to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've locked in your flights from MDZ to GRU, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Sao Paulo. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sao Paulo must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Paulista Avenue.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Sao Paulo vacation.