Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo is 14 hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SYD to GRU flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SYD and GRU:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Right now, P34,865 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P77,088. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to GRU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider booking a hotel near GRU if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in April.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to GRU in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Brazil, head for Curitiba, about 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among its highlights.