Flights to Sao Paulo (SAOA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Sao Paulo? If you want to travel to Sao Paulo next month, return fares start from £586. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Sao Paulo is 11 hours and 37 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
There are 4 airports in Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo Congonhas, Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Sao Paulo Viracopos, and Sao Jose Dos Campos.
Finnair, Iberia, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Cathay Pacific all fly direct to Sao Paulo.
The cheapest month to fly to Sao Paulo is usually May.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sao Paulo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – you can fly direct to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport and the average flight time is 11 hours and 37 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Sao Paulo is £535. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Sao Paulo is Sao Paulo Guarulhos – which is 12.7 miles away from the centre of Sao Paulo. We've found flights into this airport from £535.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Sao Paulo is Thursday, 7 May 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sao Paulo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Sao Paulo in April is around 21°C. The warmest month in Sao Paulo is typically February, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 12°C. The rainiest month is January, and it usually rains the least in August.
Currently, Wizz Air UK and LATAM Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sao Paulo.

Flying to Sao Paulo

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£226
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time11 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week80

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How to find cheap flights to Sao Paulo

  • £535 is the cheapest price for a return flight to Sao Paulo. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is £226.

  • Never let a deal slip away by setting up a Price Alert. We'll stay on top of it for you, sending updates when fares drop.

  • Around one month in advance is a great time to book your ticket. This is a general recommendation for getting the cheapest fares.

  • Explore more options for cheap flights to Sao Paulo by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This gives you access to fares for surrounding airports, which could have better deals.

  • Opting for a multi-leg trip can help lower your fare, so search for flights that have one stop or more. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Sao Paulo

  • If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, to fly.

  • July sees the highest demand for flights. The city is typically in full swing, giving you no shortage of things to do.

  • May is the least busy month to visit if you're after a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Sao Paulo then.

  • With averages of between 18ºC and 28ºC, February is when Sao Paulo is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.

  • Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 12ºC to 25ºC.

  • Don't want to pack a raincoat? July is the driest month in Sao Paulo, averaging five days of rain.

  • The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around 24 days of rainfall.

Flying to Sao Paulo: what you need to know

  • You can pick from a range of airports when organising your Sao Paulo flight. Check out your options for jetting into Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).

  • The busiest airport handling flights to the city is Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

  • Take the quickest path to your destination with LATAM Airlines or GOL Linhas Aéreas. These major airlines offer direct flights to Sao Paulo.

  • When you arrive in Sao Paulo, you'll be in the UTC-3 timezone.

  • After booking your ticket, choose a stay that fits seamlessly into your travel plans. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:

Getting to central Sao Paulo from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • GRU, the city's primary airport, is about 26 kms (16 miles) from central Sao Paulo.

  • You'll get to the centre in around 30 minutes if you're ride-sharing or catching a cab after your flight to Sao Paulo.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to Sao Paulo. Choose any of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:

  • Start your Sao Paulo adventure sooner by picking up a car hire at GRU. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers to take your pick of here.

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport serves Sao Paulo and nearby areas in São Paulo, Brazil.

Sao Paulo highlights

  • Put these leading sights high on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Sao Paulo:

    • Ibirapuera Park: Located in Vila Mariana around 5 kms (3 miles) southwest of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing.

    • Market Paulista: You'll discover this shopping area roughly 2 kms (1 mile) southwest of the centre in Cerqueira Cesar. Do a little spending here in between seeing the sights of Sao Paulo.

    • Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo: Need another great reason to visit Sao Paulo? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 2 kms (1 mile) north of the city centre in Bom Retiro.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Brazil isn't short of places to explore. Carry on to Guarulhos, located around 14 kms (9 miles) northeast of Sao Paulo. Parque Shopping Maia, Floresta da Canastra and Natural Science Museum are a few of its must-sees.

  • Another city in Brazil that has plenty going for it is Campinas. From Sao Paulo, it's roughly 80 kms (50 miles) northwest and offers highlights like Igreja da Imaculada and Museu of Contemporary Art. Swing by Coffee museum too.

  • Or take off to São Bernardo do Campo, about 18 kms (11 miles) southeast of Sao Paulo. Centro Cultural Magnificat de Capoeira - Vila Marlene, Parque Estadual Águas da Billings - and Santuario Nossa Senhora Aparecida are just the start of reasons to go.

Complete your trip with a Sao Paulo car hire

  • Thinking of renting a car in the city? Browse the range of car rentals in Sao Paulo and explore at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Sao Paulo.

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