Travelling from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) taking off from here.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to GRU won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Melbourne to GRU that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and GRU include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to GRU flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing as expected.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is R 14,224. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 25,745. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to GRU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to GRU.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to GRU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are attractions you won't want to skip in Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Journey about 290 kilometres north-west to Ribeirao Preto to tick off its must-visit sights. From Japanese Garden to Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo, Piracicaba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
