Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 12 hours.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo four hours behind Paris.
Flights from CDG to GRU start from 10:10 — the earliest with Air France. The last service of the day is at 23:50 with Air France. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your CDG to GRU flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air France is your gateway to exploring Sao Paulo (and perhaps some other great corners of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CDG to GRU flights, with 69.64% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CDG and GRU:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
R 6,420 is the lowest price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,156. These fares may change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from CDG to GRU, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CDG to GRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on schedule at their destination.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CDG:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you have a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sao Paulo in April.
Lock in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you want to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CDG to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
