Flying from Toronto to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo, there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main terminals.
Step off your plane in Sao Paulo at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
The average time for a direct Toronto to Sao Paulo flight is 10 hours.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are seven departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo is with Air Canada at 23:50. Go for the first YYZ to GRU departure with Air Canada at 22:50 to maximise your time in Sao Paulo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Toronto to Sao Paulo flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sao Paulo
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Toronto to Sao Paulo flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're after a direct flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo, you can depart from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Get from YYZ to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) without making any stops.
Air Canada is a popular carrier that offers direct Toronto to Sao Paulo plane tickets from YYZ.
YYZ is about 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Pearson International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo, stay in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 80 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Sao Paulo flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive as expected. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is approximately 21 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo, it takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 35 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to VCP. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo has landed. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
The journey takes around 3 hours 25 minutes by public transport.
Start your journey without worrying about how to get to your destination with a Viracopos Airport rental car. You can book with reliable names here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're after a specific model or make, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Toronto to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Sao Paulo in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are must-do's during your Sao Paulo adventure.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
