Flying from Sao Paulo to Paris: 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 Paris flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
When jetting into Paris, get off the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is another way to get to this city.
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Sao Paulo to Paris flight.
Paris is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 21 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Sao Paulo to Paris is with Air France at 20:30. Go for the first GRU to CDG departure with Air France at 14:40 to make the most of your arrival in Paris.
To ensure you catch your Sao Paulo to Paris flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Paris
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Paris is R 6,078. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,555. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Get cheap Sao Paulo to Paris flights by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Sao Paulo to Paris is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Paris departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Begin your trip at GRU and come in for landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Air France is a popular carrier that offers direct Sao Paulo to Paris plane tickets leaving from GRU.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Sao Paulo to Paris flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
GRU is about 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Paris, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Paris leaving from Viracopos Airport (VCP). Begin your travels at VCP and touch down at Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
From VCP, you can book a direct Sao Paulo to Paris plane ticket with Azul.
You can get to VCP from central Sao Paulo in about 1 hour 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 3 hours 25 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo to Paris:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Viracopos Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.02%.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Paris. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. Once you've disembarked your flight from Sao Paulo to Paris, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 55 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Sao Paulo to Paris:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a Paris Orly Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Hop off your flight from Sao Paulo to Paris and head straight for your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Paris is around 72 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to drive there.
If you're using public transport, the journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to BVA and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you have a late Sao Paulo to Paris flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these stays will have you settling in quickly:
Take the guesswork out of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar are reliable rental providers.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your vehicle from BVA three weeks before your flight from Sao Paulo to Paris to access the best rates.
The address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Paris. June is the most popular month to travel to Paris. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to Paris ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Paris around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Paris, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are essential stops on your Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without visiting Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.