Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Choose from 17 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 18:15 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to FRA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates GRU to FRA flights, with 72.41% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt 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 GRU and FRA:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
R 6,676 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,835. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GRU to FRA.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from GRU to FRA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near GRU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're landing on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Frankfurt. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
