Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Sao Paulo is three hours behind Porto and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Flights from OPO to GRU start from 12:35 — the first with TAP Air Portugal. The latest departure is at 14:45 with TAP Air Portugal. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Porto Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your OPO to GRU flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
TAP Air Portugal has direct flights from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with TAP Air Portugal on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for OPO to GRU flights is TAP Air Portugal.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OPO and GRU:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Right now, R 6,120 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,110. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from OPO to GRU by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Porto Airport, data shows 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Porto Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Porto. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to OPO:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Porto 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 discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Sao Paulo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OPO to GRU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.