Flying from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport (MAN): What you need to know
Sao Paulo has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport (MAN) taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, which is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Manchester Airport is located in Manchester.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to MAN.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MAN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% touch down on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to MAN flight:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.8%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of VCP is 75.02%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Manchester Airport (MAN)
Reserve a hotel near MAN if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport (MAN)
R 5,725 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport. Return flights start from R 11,512. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MAN if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to MAN.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport (MAN). August is when most people travel to Manchester. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to MAN plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Manchester to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Manchester
Start your Manchester trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Manchester Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour and The Homes of Football are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Manchester itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Chinatown.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a visit to London will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 105 kilometres south of Manchester. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are among the biggest draws.
