Travelling from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Sao Paulo. Explore your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is 11 hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to CAN.
If you're flying during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CAN departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can arrive at CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to CAN flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that depart from VCP arrive at their destination as scheduled 75.02% of the time.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAN if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that don't always get the spotlight.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
The street address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Right now, C$1,029 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,931. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CAN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). July is when most people travel to Guangzhou. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to CAN flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Guangzhou
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Guangzhou right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Guangzhou when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at 珠江夜景 followed by Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're looking to explore another side of China, head for Hong Kong, roughly 153 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are highlights.