Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is 14 hours behind Sydney.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from SYD to Sao Paulo. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from SYD to Sao Paulo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
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Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can enter Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Australia. But before reserving your flight tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or other reasons.
SYD is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 27 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SYD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sao Paulo
ج.م. 31,176 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 67,452. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to Sao Paulo, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo across the month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to GRU if you're taking a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. After your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 17 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 34 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from SYD to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Sao Paulo, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo for February to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from SYD to Sao Paulo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are top sights which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
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