Flying from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Sao Paulo. Explore your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city operates on the UTC+11 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to MEL won't wait if you're running 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.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Whether you'd like to visit a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MEL.
Located around 26 kilometers from the center of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Sao Paulo to MEL flight? Check in to a hotel near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
73.8% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The journey time to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometers or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At VCP, that rate is 75.02%.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 19 kilometers from central Melbourne. How long it'll take to get to the center in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, $967 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,405. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MEL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Melbourne based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to MEL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Melbourne right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Flinders Street Railway Station and Australian Grand Prix are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Melbourne travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Melbourne. Around 113 kilometers away to the north-west, popular attractions include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Ballarat is another essential stop in Australia and is around 88 kilometers west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without experiencing St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.
