Flying from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is seven hours ahead of Honolulu.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HNL to GRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Honolulu International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HNL and GRU:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
R 8,459 is the best price for a one-way Honolulu International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 18,207. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HNL to GRU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HNL to GRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Honolulu International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from HNL arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Honolulu International Airport from central Honolulu, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near HNL? If you're catching an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Honolulu International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in March.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Honolulu International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HNL to GRU in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its top sights. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
