Flying from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is two hours ahead of Guayaquil, where Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport is located. Sao Paulo runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your GYE to Sao Paulo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from GYE to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Guayaquil, GYE can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GYE:
90% of flights leaving Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport reach their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of GYE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) to Sao Paulo
$423 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $794. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from GYE to Sao Paulo, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest fares across each month and bag an awesome deal.
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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 about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your flight from GYE to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 50 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your GYE to Sao Paulo flight:
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've stepped off your flight from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your break by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your GYE to Sao Paulo flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply take a moment to settle into a new destination at:
If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting the car you want, along with a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Sao Paulo in December.
Lock in a Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket with a departure in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GYE to Sao Paulo in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel about 499 kilometres northeast to Belo Horizonte to tick off its top attractions. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.