Flying from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Toronto.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YKF to GRU flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, 427 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Region of Waterloo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.152 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from YKF to GRU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
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Handy information about Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
63.64% of flights taking off from Region of Waterloo International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Region of Waterloo International Airport from central Toronto, it takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 105 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 4 hours 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to YKF? If you're boarding an early flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're arriving on a late Region of Waterloo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YKF to GRU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
