Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo is 11 hours behind Manila and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MNL to GRU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. These are the top stopovers between MNL and GRU:
Istanbul Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
R 11,821 is the lowest price for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 22,760. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MNL to GRU if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights that leave from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Manila to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MNL? If you're catching an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Pick up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. To skip 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 Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MNL to GRU sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
If you want to check out another side of Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are the start of reasons to visit.
