Flying from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport (VLC): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport (VLC). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the main airports in Sao Paulo.
Valencia Airport is located in Valencia. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to VLC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to VLC that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GRU and VLC include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
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.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on schedule at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to VLC flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At VCP, that figure is 75.02%.
About Valencia Airport (VLC)
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near VLC:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Valencia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Click and Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Valencia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport flight.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Central Valencia is roughly 10 kilometres from Valencia Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport (VLC)
At the moment, R 6,232 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,613. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to VLC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport (VLC)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport (VLC). July is the busiest month to visit Valencia. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Valencia is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to VLC plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Valencia
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Valencia Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Valencia:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. City of Arts and Sciences, Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Barrio del Carmen are must-do's during your Valencia adventure.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Valencia. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 153 kilometres north-west of Valencia, Cuenca is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.
