Flying from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 55 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport flight.
Orlando is one hour behind Sao Paulo. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the most popular route, with 8 direct services each week. You can travel from GRU to MCO on LATAM Airlines's 11:05am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to MCO.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO) depart from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This top airline offers services from GRU.
LATAM Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from GRU to MCO.
LATAM Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 93.33% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MCO with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GRU and MCO include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Sao Paulo to MCO flight? Check in to a hotel near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 73.8%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport departing from Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Get ready for takeoff with Azul. It offers direct Sao Paulo to MCO plane tickets from VCP.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Azul from VCP to MCO.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Azul. Its services land as planned 74.26% of the time.
The journey to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of VCP is 75.02%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Pick up an Orlando International Airport rental car and discover Orlando and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sonic, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Currently, 175 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 272 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MCO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Orlando. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Sao Paulo to MCO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Orlando
Start your Orlando trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
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Explore more of the United States
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