Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo 11 hours behind Shanghai.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PVG to GRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between PVG and GRU:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
R 12,184 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 19,444. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PVG to GRU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to PVG:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
If you're coming in on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Travel at your own pace with a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport for February if you want to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PVG to GRU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Curitiba, about 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are the start of reasons to visit.
