Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 14 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
To ensure you catch your GRU to MEL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between GRU and MEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
784 € is the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts from 1.363 €. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from GRU to MEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near GRU? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you have a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key highlights.