Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London.
Choose from 19 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. The 11:30 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
Leave plenty of time to make your LHR to GRU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Sao Paulo (and maybe even some other great corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 76.67% of its services arriving as planned, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to GRU flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and GRU:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is $650. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,060. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to GRU by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near GRU:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to GRU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.