Flying from Paris to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the major entry points.
The average duration of a direct Paris to Sao Paulo flight is 12 hours.
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Paris and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
With 21 flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Paris to Sao Paulo with Air France at 10:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from CDG to GRU is with Air France at 23:30.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Paris to Sao Paulo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sao Paulo
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Set off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Sao Paulo. From CDG, you can travel directly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Air France is a well-known carrier that offers direct Paris to Sao Paulo plane tickets from CDG.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Paris to Sao Paulo flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 14 miles from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Sao Paulo, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can take a nonstop flight from Paris to Sao Paulo leaving from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Begin your travels at ORY and disembark at Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Book a direct Paris to Sao Paulo plane ticket with Azul. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of ORY.
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your Paris to Sao Paulo flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Paris Orly Airport and Sao Paulo:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 9 miles away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
When organizing your ticket from Paris to Sao Paulo out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The journey to BVA from the center of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 45 miles or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Sao Paulo flight without having to rush. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo takes about 30 minutes by car. The center is roughly 13 miles away.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Sao Paulo. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 5 miles from central Sao Paulo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Paris 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, the ride to the center will take you 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 take a load off after your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and make a speedy getaway.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Head to the city center after your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo has landed. Central Sao Paulo is about 50 miles from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there in a car.
If you're traveling on public transport, the journey time is about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Begin your travels without worrying about how to get to your destination with a Viracopos Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted suppliers here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Around four weeks before your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to book your vehicle from VCP. You're likely to snag a better deal or get access to early bird discounts.
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 64ºF to 82ºF.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 54ºF and 77ºF.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista are top attractions which should feature 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 310 miles 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 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
