Travelling from Seattle to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Seattle. Explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when reserving your flight from Seattle to Sao Paulo.
Arrive in Sao Paulo at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Seattle.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Seattle to Sao Paulo flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Seattle to Sao Paulo flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a cinch to book a Seattle to Sao Paulo flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
SEA is about 18 kms (11 miles) from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of SEA.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is approximately 21 kms (13 miles) from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Sao Paulo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Sao Paulo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Seattle to Sao Paulo, it takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 35 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near VCP. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Seattle to Sao Paulo:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Seattle to Sao Paulo has landed. Central Sao Paulo is about 80 kms (50 miles) from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there in a car.
If you travel by public transport, the journey takes around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Start your travels without worrying about how to reach your destination with a Viracopos Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable suppliers here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Plan ahead and enjoy the payoff. Book your ride from VCP four weeks before your flight from Seattle to Sao Paulo to access the best rates.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Seattle to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
When booking your Seattle to Sao Paulo tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Seattle to Sao Paulo, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just two of the big attractions to add to your Sao Paulo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Avenida Paulista.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 310 miles to the north-east, popular attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are key reasons to visit.