Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney 14 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Give yourself enough time to make your GRU to SYD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. These are the top stopovers between GRU and SYD:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, R 14,205 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 25,324. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GRU to SYD if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of the flights that depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sydney in April.
When reserving your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.