Flying from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is four hours behind Paris, where Paris Orly Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Viracopos Airport (VCP). You can choose from seven services every week between these two airports. Azul offers a 08:30 departure between ORY and VCP.
To avoid rushing for your ORY to Sao Paulo flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo ticket. Start your journey at ORY and touch down at Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Keep an eye out for deals with Azul. This carrier operates direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from ORY to Sao Paulo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near ORY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Orly Airport, 75.56% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've seen for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo flight is $640. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,032. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from ORY to Sao Paulo by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ORY to Sao Paulo by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the centre of Sao Paulo takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from ORY to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your ORY to Sao Paulo flight:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at CGH can help you lock in a better rate.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is about 97 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your ORY to Sao Paulo flight. Recover from your travel day or simply take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:
Begin your trip without stressing about how to get to where you're going with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted companies here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Plan ahead and enjoy the payoff. Book your ride from VCP four weeks before your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Visit Sao Paulo in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from ORY to Sao Paulo in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Sao Paulo, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are top sights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.