Travelling from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Explore your options for leaving Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Sao Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Vancouver. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to GRU.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Vancouver to GRU? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Reserve a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
P15,735 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Return flights start from P29,713. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Vancouver to GRU, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
May is the quietest time to travel to Sao Paulo. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
When booking your flight from Vancouver to GRU, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Travel in July for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 12ºC and 25ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Sao Paulo itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Paulista Avenue.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
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