Travelling from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Explore your options for jetting out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
9 hours 57 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is 1 hour ahead of Toronto. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
The busiest route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), with 10 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYZ to GRU is the 22:50 Air Canada option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 23:50 with Air Canada.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Toronto to GRU. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can find a direct flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Air Canada is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport departing from YYZ.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)? Check out the fares leaving from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
From YTZ, direct flights from Toronto to GRU are offered by Air Canada.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Toronto to GRU? Unwind in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 32 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 22 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
$394 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Return flights start from $762. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's best to book 6 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Toronto to GRU around that time.
To score the lowest price on your tickets from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, plan your trip for March (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Sao Paulo. The warmest month is February. Lock in your flights from Toronto to GRU during then and you can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are highlights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
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