Flying from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is Rome's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) taking off from here.
Take off on a direct Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 12 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Rome. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
With 17 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. ITA Airways operates the earliest flight at 9:35am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from FCO to GRU is with ITA Airways at 10:30pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to GRU.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Fly without interruptions from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Direct flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) can be booked from here.
When leaving from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with ITA Airways.
ITA Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from FCO to GRU.
Among carriers on this route, LATAM Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Rome to GRU that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FCO and GRU include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
78% of flights taking off from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
CIA is around 14 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to GRU flight:
The majority of flights that leave Rome Ciampino Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near GRU:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
335 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. A return flight starts at 585 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to GRU, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
December is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Rome to GRU plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Your Sao Paulo visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café.
Around 145 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo, Piracicaba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Centre.