Flying from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Victoria International Airport is located in Victoria. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is four hours ahead of Victoria.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your YYJ to Sao Paulo flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
YYJ is about 24 kilometres from central Victoria. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to YYJ:
When it comes to Victoria International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.45% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Sao Paulo
313 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 594 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from YYJ to Sao Paulo, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from YYJ to Sao Paulo.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Explore without limits with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from YYJ to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
Public transport will get you there in about 35 minutes.
After stepping off your YYJ to Sao Paulo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CGH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at CGH will save you money.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo has arrived. Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
The journey will take you around 3 hours 25 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, head for a hotel close to VCP. Get comfortable at one of these options after your YYJ to Sao Paulo flight:
Begin your trip without stressing over how to get to where you're going with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with reliable suppliers here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
About four weeks ahead of your flight from Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo is a good time to book your vehicle from VCP. You're likely to snag a better deal or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo. The city comes alive during high season, but prices are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Visit Sao Paulo in the low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket with a departure in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YYJ to Sao Paulo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Paulo right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Victoria International Airport to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are major attractions which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in 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 its highlights.
