Travelling from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo is 10 hours 15 minutes.
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is two hours ahead of Montreal.
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route, with four flights a week to choose from. You can travel from YUL to GRU at 21:25 with Air Canada.
For a relaxed start to your YUL to Sao Paulo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Start your journey at YUL and travel nonstop to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo tickets.
Take to the skies with Air Canada. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to YUL:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, data shows 67% of flights complete their journey on time.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo flight is R 4,257. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,383. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from YUL to Sao Paulo.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Book a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo. Pick one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from YUL to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is located around 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Once your flight from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 50 minutes or so.
After stepping off your YUL to Sao Paulo flight, settle in at a hotel near CGH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo has touched down. Central Sao Paulo is about 97 kilometres from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to by car.
If you use public transport, the journey will take you about 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, find a hotel close to VCP. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your YUL to Sao Paulo flight:
If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, book your ride from VCP about four weeks before your flight from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, on top of a better deal.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo. To escape the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in December.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YUL to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top sights which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Brazil, head for Curitiba, about 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are highlights.