Flying from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Saint John (the location of Saint John Airport) and Sao Paulo are in the same timezone — UTC-3.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from YSJ to Sao Paulo.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can visit Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. But before reserving your flight tickets from Saint John Airport to Sao Paulo, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
The journey from central Saint John to YSJ takes approximately 57 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near YSJ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Saint John Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Saint John Airport to Sao Paulo is C$736. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,532. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from YSJ to Sao Paulo. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Saint John Airport to Sao Paulo.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the centre of Sao Paulo takes about 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Saint John Airport to Sao Paulo. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is located around 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Once your flight from Saint John Airport to Sao Paulo has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 17 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 34 minutes.
After your flight from YSJ to Sao Paulo, kick back at a hotel near CGH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Saint John Airport to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Saint John Airport to Sao Paulo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from YSJ to Sao Paulo sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Saint John Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are essential stops on your Sao Paulo itinerary.
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