Flying from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Sao Paulo. Check out your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) when planning your flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Book a direct Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Sao Paulo. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando.
With 13 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:05am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from GRU to MCO is with LATAM Airlines at 12:55pm.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to MCO. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This top airline offers services from GRU.
The top choice among passengers flying between GRU and MCO is LATAM Airlines.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is LATAM Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 70.59% of the time.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MCO with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between GRU and MCO include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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71% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to MCO flight:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport leaving from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP).
Get set for takeoff with Azul. It offers direct Sao Paulo to MCO plane tickets from VCP.
The most frequently booked airline between VCP and MCO is Azul Airlines.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Azul Airlines. Its services land as planned 74.47% of the time.
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that depart from VCP arrive at their final stop on schedule 74% of the time.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near MCO and shut your eyes sooner:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport flight.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
Central Orlando is around 19 kilometres from Orlando International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport is $430. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $781. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MCO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport (MCO). March is the peak month for travel to Orlando. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to MCO plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Orlando
Start your Orlando trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Orlando International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world are highlights which should be on every Orlando itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Orlando, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 209 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, consider Tampa, about 121 kilometres southwest of Orlando. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are among its highlights.





