Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is 13 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GRU to OOL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is R 13,938. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 26,852. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRU to OOL if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Gold Coast Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near GRU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Gold Coast Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Gold Coast and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to the centre of Gold Coast has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Gold Coast in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRU to OOL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you're eager to discover another side of Australia, head for Toowoomba, roughly 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are among the biggest draws.
