How to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo
ر.ق. 97 is the best price for a one-way flight from Sao Paulo. It leaves from Sao Paulo Viracopos.
You can find a return ticket from ر.ق. 135.
Of all the cities you can fly to from Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro Internacional is the cheapest.
Discover the best value by comparing flights across Sao Paulo's main airports: Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU), Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Save yourself the effort of checking fares over and over by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an automatic notification whenever the price changes on the flights you're interested in.
Timing matters when booking plane tickets from Sao Paulo. For domestic flights, try to secure your seats one to three months before you travel, while international trips are often best locked in two to six months in advance.
Select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search to compare prices across airports in or around your destination. Even if you have a preference, considering a neighboring airport could unlock much better flight options or even much lower fares.
Alternatively, let the lowest prices decide where you head next. Choose 'Explore everywhere' from Sao Paulo to find out where your budget stretches furthest.
Flying from Sao Paulo: what you need to know
All departures from Sao Paulo are listed in the local UTC-3 time zone.
These top airlines flying from Sao Paulo operate from the following airports:
LATAM Airlines: Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) and Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Azul Airlines: Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) and Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
GOL Linhas Aéreas: Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
If your travels take you across borders, check whether you'll need a visa or any other type of document before you go. Your airline, travel agent or local embassy should have the latest details on entry rules.
Best time to fly from Sao Paulo
September is usually when flights departing from Sao Paulo cost the least.
More people travel in December than any other month. You'll generally pay higher fares during peak times like this.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is March. Planes aren't as full, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill flights.
Consider booking a flight from Sao Paulo departing Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel compared to weekends.
Where to fly to from Sao Paulo
Discover every corner of Buenos Aires, or explore the streets of Santiago or Bogota. From Sao Paulo, these are some of the most popular international cities to visit.
Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Brasilia are favourites if you'd rather stay closer to home.
Or expand your travels into Argentina, the United States or Chile. They rank among the most visited countries when flying from Sao Paulo.
The shortest flight out of Sao Paulo goes to Bauru, which takes around 55 minutes.
Leaving from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Around 21 kms (13 miles) from the city centre, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is the busiest airport for flights from Sao Paulo.
It'll take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there from the centre on public transport. When driving, it's about 45 minutes.
These are the airlines most travellers use when flying out of Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport:
Flying out early or just don't want to rush on departure day? Check into one of these hotels near GRU and enjoy a more laid-back start to your trip:
Flying out of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Around 8 kms (5 miles) from the city centre, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is another option to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Sao Paulo.
If you travel by public transport, you'll arrive at the airport in 50 minutes or so. Driving there takes roughly 25 minutes.
These airlines take off from CGH, giving you a good range of fares, routes and schedules to pick from:
Consider staying near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo. Whether you're juggling bags and small travellers or simply want to be close to your departure point, these hotels are built around convenience:
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) departures
About 80 kms (50 miles) from central Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport offers another starting point for your trip.
You can reach the airport in around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport, or roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're driving from the centre.
Secure your flight out of Sao Paulo from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport, then explore nearby hotels to stay close to where your trip begins. These tick the boxes for location and comfort: