Travelling from Sao Paulo to Seoul: what you need to know
Sao Paulo has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Seoul flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
When it comes to choosing where to land in Seoul, Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the chief entry points.
Seoul is 12 hours ahead of Sao Paulo and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Sao Paulo to Seoul flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Seoul
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Sao Paulo to Seoul flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from Sao Paulo to Seoul.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Seoul by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Sao Paulo to Seoul flights.
Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing Sao Paulo to Seoul flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Seoul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
75.54% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Sao Paulo to Seoul? Kick back in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Viracopos Airport has an on-time performance of 75.02%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The centre of Seoul is around 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport (ICN). How long it takes to drive there will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near ICN if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Seoul. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
If you're staying in Seoul's centre (or just want to start sightseeing straight away), the city is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Keep an eye out for any information kiosks to get directions after disembarking your flight from Sao Paulo to Seoul.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near GMP. Tuck yourself in after your Sao Paulo to Seoul flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Gimpo International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car.
Score the best price by securing your ride from GMP one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Seoul. July is the most popular month to travel to Seoul. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to Seoul ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seoul right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Seoul:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are essential stops on your Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be discovered once you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of South Korea, head for Incheon, roughly 56 kilometres west of Seoul. Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스 are key highlights.