Travelling from Paris to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo begins with finding the best airport to start your journey. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
When working out where to land in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the chief entry points.
Around 12 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Paris to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Paris and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Paris to Sao Paulo is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). You can choose from 21 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from CDG to GRU is the 10:10 Air France option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:50 with Air France.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Paris to Sao Paulo flight.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sao Paulo
To snag cheap Paris to Sao Paulo flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Paris to Sao Paulo. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can catch a direct flight from Paris to Sao Paulo departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Start your trip at CDG and arrive at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Look out for deals with Air France. This airline offers direct Paris to Sao Paulo plane tickets from CDG.
We make it a cinch to find a Paris to Sao Paulo flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Sao Paulo, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider booking your direct flight from Paris to Sao Paulo departing Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Nonstop services from ORY will get you to Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Azul offers direct Paris to Sao Paulo plane tickets from ORY. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Paris to Sao Paulo flight, here's where you can stop when leaving from Paris Orly Airport:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo:
75.56% of flights out of Paris Orly Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Whether just for an hour or two or several days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a bit less hectic. When flying out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), you can book a ticket from Paris to Sao Paulo stopping at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Sao Paulo flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is approximately 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near GRU if you have a late flight from Paris to Sao Paulo. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
Travelling by public transport will take about 35 minutes.
After your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo, kick back at a hotel near VCP. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and set off in the blink of an eye.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at CGH can help you lock in a better rate.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car once you've stepped off your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Whether you want a zippy compact for a solo trip or a spacious SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the right Viracopos Airport rental car for you. Explore the types of wheels available from names such as Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Around four weeks before your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to book your ride from VCP. You're more likely to land a better deal or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Sao Paulo. To skip the crowds, go to Sao Paulo in April.
When booking your Paris to Sao Paulo tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are highlights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
