Travelling from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Check out your options for departing Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to GRU.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to GRU flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near GRU and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo is roughly 21 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, 249 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 557 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to GRU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). July is when most people travel to Sao Paulo. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in May.
Book a Vancouver to GRU plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Avenida Paulista and Ibirapuera Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Sao Paulo itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
Piracicaba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without dropping by Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
