Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo four hours behind Frankfurt.
Choose from 35 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. The 20:50 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 22:05.
To ensure you get on your FRA to GRU flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Sao Paulo (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a snap with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
With 71.19% of its services landing on schedule, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to GRU flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FRA and GRU:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is R 6,218. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 10,128. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from FRA to GRU, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to central Sao Paulo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FRA to GRU sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among its highlights.
