Flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is three hours ahead of Mexico City.
Take your pick of 23 weekly Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with Aeromexico is the earliest you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your MEX to GRU flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues 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.
Aeromexico is your gateway to discovering Sao Paulo (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this carrier.
Aeromexico is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Aeromexico tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MEX to GRU flights, with 82.35% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MEX and GRU:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, R 4,390 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,724. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEX to GRU.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MEX to GRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination on time.
Benito Juarez International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you have a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, few things top 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 hotels near GRU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sao Paulo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
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.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEX to GRU sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
