Travelling from Sao Paulo to Ottawa: what you need to know
Sao Paulo has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Hop off the plane at Ottawa's primary hub, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Brazil, you'll need a visa to enter Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before flying.
Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from Sao Paulo to Ottawa departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa, here's where you can stop when taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can get to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo in approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa? Kick back in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your holiday officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 22 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to YND if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. Once you've disembarked your flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa, allow for a drive time of approximately 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
You can expect the journey to take about 43 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa, rest your head at a hotel near YOW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Ottawa
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Ottawa is ج.م. 16,438. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 32,644. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Ottawa, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Sao Paulo to Ottawa throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Best time to go to Ottawa
Have a think about your trip dates before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa. The city is vibrant during high season, but rates are typically higher and attractions can be busy. Go to Ottawa in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo to Ottawa in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Ottawa in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Ottawa, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are highlights which should be on any good Ottawa itinerary.
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