Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know
Sao Paulo is 14 hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SYD to CGH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
$1,453 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight. A return flight starts from $2,215. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to CGH if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Consider booking a hotel close to CGH if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to CGH in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.