Flying from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is three hours behind Liverpool, where Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your LPL to Sao Paulo flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from LPL to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Liverpool to LPL takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near LPL? If you're catching an early flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
74.3% of flights that take off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Sao Paulo
R 5,787 is currently the best price for a one-way Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return flight ticket starts at R 12,385. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from LPL to Sao Paulo if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest prices throughout the month and walk away with an epic deal.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from LPL to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 35 minutes or so.
After stepping off your LPL to Sao Paulo flight, kick back at a hotel near CGH. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH will save you money.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Step off your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo and head straight for your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your break by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your LPL to Sao Paulo flight. Recover from your travel day or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Start your trip without worrying about how to get to where you're going with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable names here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks ahead of your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you want, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Travel to Sao Paulo during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LPL to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Paulo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are leading attractions which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.