Travelling from Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) taking off from here.
Sao Paulo is one hour ahead of Ottawa. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which follows the UTC-3 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Ottawa to GRU.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can arrive at YOW from central Ottawa in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
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58.21% of flights out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive according to schedule.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo is about 21 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
C$456 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Return flights start from C$847. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Ottawa to GRU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Visit Sao Paulo in May for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Ottawa to GRU flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Sao Paulo should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
Piracicaba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
