Flying from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Montevideo.
Flights from MVD to GRU start from 04:35 — the earliest with Gol. The latest departure is at 18:55 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, there are 32 weekly Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MVD to GRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Sao Paulo (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a breeze with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
GOL Linhas Aéreas leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MVD to GRU flights, with 85.0% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MVD and GRU:
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
$252 is currently the best price for a one-way Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Return flights start from $429. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MVD to GRU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MVD to GRU.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from MVD reach their destination on time.
To get to Montevideo Airport from central Montevideo, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MVD:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in March.
When booking your flight from Montevideo Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MVD to GRU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without seeing Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
