Flying from Ottawa to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's major gateways.
To ensure you catch your Ottawa to Sao Paulo flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Sao Paulo
To find cheap Ottawa to Sao Paulo flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
58.21% of flights that depart Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is approximately 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Book a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Central Sao Paulo is located around 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). After your flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo, kick back at a hotel near VCP. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make collecting a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at CGH will help you save.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo and head directly to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
The journey will take you about 3 hours 25 minutes using public transport.
Take control of the next leg of your journey by picking up a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP about four weeks before your flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Sao Paulo. To skip the crowds, go to Sao Paulo in April.
Book an Ottawa to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Ottawa to Sao Paulo in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sao Paulo right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Sao Paulo:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista are attractions you won't want to skip in Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
