Travelling from Sao Paulo to Mexico City: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City. Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the main airports in Sao Paulo.
Touch down in Mexico City at Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
The average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Mexico City flight is 9 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Sao Paulo.
With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City with LATAM Airlines at 09:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from GRU to MEX is with LATAM Airlines at 23:40.
Leave enough time to make your Sao Paulo to Mexico City flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Mexico City
To snag cheap Sao Paulo to Mexico City flights, book your journey three months before your departure date.
August is the best month for landing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Sao Paulo to Mexico City. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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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 Mexico City, you can depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU). Get from GRU to Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) in one continuous trip.
LATAM Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct Sao Paulo to Mexico City plane tickets from GRU.
We make it easy to find a Sao Paulo to Mexico City flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
GRU is around 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 80 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City, kick back in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport:
74% of flights leaving Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Grab a Mexico City Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Mexico City Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
As soon as your flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres from Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near NLU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Felipe Angeles International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP)
Get off your flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City and head straight for your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Mexico City is about 3 kilometres from Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP).
If you're hoping for a specific kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Secure your ride from AZP at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
June is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, visit Mexico City in March.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to Mexico City ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Mexico City, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, National Museum of Anthropology and Frida Kahlo Museum are highlights which should be on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey about 21 kilometres northeast to Ecatepec de Morelos to tick off its top sights. From Zoologico Zacango to Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Mexico, consider Guadalajara, roughly 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara's Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KAHLO are the start of reasons to visit.
