Flying from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is Paris's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) leaving from here.
Book a direct Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 11 hours 50 minutes.
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Paris. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Air France at 11:30pm. Go for the first CDG to GRU departure operated by Air France at 10:10am if you'd rather not wait around.
Your flight from Paris to GRU won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Take the express route from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with Air France. This well-known airline operates services from CDG.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between CDG and GRU is Air France.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is LATAM Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to GRU. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
65% of flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Paris Orly Airport and GRU:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
ORY is around 14 kilometers from central Paris. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to GRU flight:
The majority of flights that depart Paris Orly Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) leaving from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stopover. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a popular connection point.
The journey time to BVA from central Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometers or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
The address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
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Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Central Sao Paulo is around 26 kilometers from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is $408. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $699. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to GRU, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Paris to GRU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometers away to the northwest, its best attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café.
Around 145 kilometers northwest of Sao Paulo, Piracicaba is another essential stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Center.