Travelling from Sao Paulo to Tokyo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo flying out of Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's primary gateways.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 12 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Leave enough time to get on your Sao Paulo to Tokyo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Sao Paulo to Tokyo flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Sao Paulo to Tokyo flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport:
71% of flights leaving from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
You can reach VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo? Kick back in a hotel near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The distance from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo. Book one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. After your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near NRT. Settle in and get cosy after your Sao Paulo to Tokyo flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or taxi lines. Pick up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at NRT will help you save.
Tokyo Narita Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo. April is the busiest month for a trip to Tokyo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to Tokyo ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street are attractions you won't want to skip in Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.