Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo 12 hours behind Seoul.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ICN 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 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.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ICN and GRU:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
R 10,656 is the best price for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 19,436. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ICN to GRU, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
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Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
54.5% of flights departing from Incheon International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To work out the quickest way to travel from central Seoul to Incheon International Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ICN? If you're catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Incheon International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
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 about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sao Paulo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Incheon International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ICN to GRU in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without seeing Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.