Travelling from Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): What you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 14 hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to SYD, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to SYD. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
71% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to SYD flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At VCP, that rate is 74%.
About Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SYD:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight.
Getting from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Sydney. How long it takes to get there by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
R 13,149 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. A return flight starts from R 23,588. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to SYD, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Sydney. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to SYD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Sydney
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sydney right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport:
Your Sydney trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Australia, consider Newcastle, about 129 kilometres northeast of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach are key highlights.