Flying from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Sao Paulo. Check out your options leaving from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt.
When it comes to working out where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are the chief entry points.
Take a direct Sao Paulo to Frankfurt flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
The most popular route for flights from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt is from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Choose from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from GRU to FRA is the 18:15 Lufthansa service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 23:45 with LATAM Airlines.
To ensure you get on your Sao Paulo to Frankfurt flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt, you can leave from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU). Get from GRU to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) without making any stops.
Look out for promotions with LATAM Airlines. This carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to Frankfurt plane tickets out of GRU.
We make it a breeze to book a Sao Paulo to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport:
71% of flights departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 80 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt:
74% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Pick up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is around 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN). As soon as your flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 10 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near HHN. Kick back after your Sao Paulo to Frankfurt flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Hahn Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt. September is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to Frankfurt ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.