Flying from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Toronto. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) leaving from here.
The average length of a direct Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is 10 hours.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Toronto. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights each week between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). This is the busiest route, with Air Canada offering a 9:50pm departure from YYZ to GRU.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Toronto to GRU.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Reach your destination without the detour from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) can be booked from here.
Air Canada is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport jetting out of YYZ.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Canada from YYZ to GRU.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Canada.
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Toronto Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to GRU flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is roughly 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At YHM, that rate is 68%.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider staying in a hotel near GRU if you have a late flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, central Sao Paulo is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is R 5,070. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,712. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap flights from Toronto to GRU by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Toronto to GRU plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sao Paulo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café.
Piracicaba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without dropping by Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Centre.
