Flying from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is three hours ahead of Minneapolis, where Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located. Sao Paulo follows the UTC-3 timezone.
To avoid missing your MSP to Sao Paulo flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from MSP to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
MSP is around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near MSP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sao Paulo
$686 is currently the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. Return plane tickets start at $1,270. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MSP to Sao Paulo. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Scoring cheap tickets from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the best prices throughout the month and walk away with 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 takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from MSP to Sao Paulo can help you secure the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 50 minutes.
Following your MSP to Sao Paulo flight, unwind at a hotel close to CGH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from CGH three weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) is about 97 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car once you've stepped off your flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo.
If you travel by public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your break by staying at a hotel near VCP after your MSP to Sao Paulo flight. Recharge after a day of travel or simply give yourself time to settle into a new destination at:
About four weeks before your flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to secure your ride from VCP. You're more likely to land a better deal or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
Before booking a Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
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 Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are highlights which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres northeast to Belo Horizonte to tick off its must-visit sights. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are the start of reasons to visit.