Travelling from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo leaving from here.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's chief entry points.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo two hours ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you get on your Philadelphia to Sao Paulo flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Philadelphia to Sao Paulo flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Philadelphia to Sao Paulo flights leaving from Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
PHL is about 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is approximately 21 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo. 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 you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 50 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo and travel to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
If you go by public transport, the journey takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Begin your travels without stressing about how to get to your destination with a Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from trusted companies here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're searching for a specific model or make, book your ride from VCP about four weeks ahead of your flight from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you prefer, along with a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in March.
When booking your Philadelphia to Sao Paulo tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sao Paulo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Philadelphia to Sao Paulo:
Ibirapuera Park and Av. Paulista are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Sao Paulo to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres northeast to Belo Horizonte to check off its top sights. From Pampulha Modern Ensemble to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Botanical Garden of Curitiba are key reasons to visit.
