Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo four hours ahead of Vancouver.
Leave enough time to catch your YVR to GRU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
295 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 590 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YVR to GRU if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Vancouver International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from YVR to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near YVR? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Reserve a hotel close to GRU if you're on a late Vancouver International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sao Paulo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
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.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Sao Paulo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to GRU in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
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 away to the north-east, its top attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you want to check out another corner of Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among the biggest draws.