Flying from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's major terminals.
The average length of a direct Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is 11 hours 50 minutes.
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Paris. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
With 21 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 10:10am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from CDG to GRU is with Air France at 11:30pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to GRU, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get there in one go from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) are available from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with Air France. This popular carrier operates services from CDG.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air France from CDG to GRU.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is LATAM Airlines. Its services land as planned 69.64% of the time.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to GRU departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Split up your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and GRU are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to GRU flight:
75.56% of flights taking off from Paris Orly Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stopover. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a popular connection point.
The journey to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive without delays. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is R 5,884. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,164. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to GRU. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). July is the busiest month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.
Before locking in your Paris to GRU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are essential stops on your Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo, Piracicaba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
