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Flight deals from Dubai to Sao Paulo

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Sao Paulo.$1,264 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Feb, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dubai on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,264, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,269 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 27 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dubai on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,269, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Fri, 21 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dubai on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,282 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dubai on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,282, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,282 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Feb, returning Wed, 18 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dubai on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,282, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,352 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dubai on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,352, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,365 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,365, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,365 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Thu, 5 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,365, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Sao Paulo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Sao Paulo flights are currently cheapest in January.
May
from $1,549
Jun
from $1,361
Jul
from $2,152
Aug
from $2,141
Sep
from $1,848
Oct
from $2,016
Nov
from $1,271
Dec
from $1,348
Jan
from $1,265
Feb
from $1,279
Mar
from $1,279
Apr
from $2,055

Direct flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo

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Dubai to Sao Paulo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,260
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time15 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineGulf Air
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo Congonhas, Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Sao Paulo Viracopos, and Sao Jose Dos Campos.
The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo is $1,260. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Sao Paulo.
Gulf Air and Emirates fly direct from Dubai to Sao Paulo.
As of May 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from Dubai to Sao Paulo.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Sao Paulo is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Dubai, the cheapest airport near Sao Paulo is Sao Paulo Guarulhos – which is 20.4 km away from the centre of Sao Paulo. We've found flights into this airport from $1,260.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Sao Paulo on Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sao Paulo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sao Paulo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. February is typically the warmest month in Sao Paulo, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 12°C. The rainiest month is January.
The cheapest airline that flies to Sao Paulo is British Airways. And the cheapest airline that flies to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is Emirates.

Travelling from Dubai to Sao Paulo: what you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo. Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.

  • Arrive in Sao Paulo at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).

  • Hop on a direct Dubai to Sao Paulo flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 15 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is seven hours behind Dubai.

  • The busiest route for flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). You can choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DXB to GRU is the 09:05 Emirates service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 09:05 with Emirates.

  • To ensure you get on your Dubai to Sao Paulo flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo

  • To secure cheap Dubai to Sao Paulo flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Dubai to Sao Paulo is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Lock in a cheap Dubai to Sao Paulo flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Dubai

Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • You can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB). Begin your trip at DXB and touch down at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

  • Reserve your Dubai to Sao Paulo plane tickets with Emirates. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from DXB.

  • Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Dubai to Sao Paulo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

    • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Located around 10 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Dubai Airport:

  • Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

  • DWC is about 40 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo? Check in to a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.

Arriving in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Sao Paulo and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your trip.

Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • As soon as your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).

  • The journey will take approximately 35 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to VCP. Kick back after your Dubai to Sao Paulo flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH can land you a better rate.

Viracopos Airport (VCP)

  • Hop off your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo and travel to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.

  • The journey will take roughly 3 hours 25 minutes when travelling on public transport.

  • Take control of the next chapter of your journey with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida are reliable rental providers.

  • If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP about four weeks ahead of your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better chance of getting your preferred car, as well as a better price.

Best time to go to Sao Paulo

  • It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Dubai to Sao Paulo ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

More about Sao Paulo

  • Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Paulista Avenue.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

  • Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.

Plan the rest of your trip from Dubai to Sao Paulo

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