Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Portland International Airport is located in Portland. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is four hours ahead of Portland.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your PDX to Sao Paulo flight.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from PDX to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
PDX is about 10 kilometres from central Portland. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near PDX. Whether you have an early flight from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Portland International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sao Paulo
R 5,525 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 11,692. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from PDX to Sao Paulo. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Scoring cheap tickets from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest fares across the month and pick up an epic deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PDX to Sao Paulo by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Travel at your own pace with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from PDX to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 35 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your PDX to Sao Paulo flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from CGH three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is about 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share after your flight from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Check in to a hotel close to VCP and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you have a late PDX to Sao Paulo flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these accommodation options will have you settling in quickly:
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your trip with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida are some companies you can book with.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP about four weeks ahead of your flight from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you prefer, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Before locking in your flights from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Sao Paulo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before booking a Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from PDX to Sao Paulo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sao Paulo right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
