Flying from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): What you need to know
Sao Paulo's main base, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
The average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight is 10 hours 15 minutes.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours behind Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services every week. You can travel from GRU to YYZ on Air Canada's 8:25pm departure.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to YYZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) can be booked from here.
When leaving from GRU, you can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport with Air Canada.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Canada from GRU to YYZ.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 91.53% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to YYZ departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
GRU is around 26 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to YYZ flight:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From the center of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At VCP, that figure is 74%.
About Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to YYZ if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Central Toronto is around 27 kilometers from Toronto Pearson International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
AED 807 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Return flights start from AED 1,658. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap flights from Sao Paulo to YYZ by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Visit Toronto in January for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to YYZ plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport in February when temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Toronto
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
CN Tower and The Top CN Tower are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Toronto travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Royal Ontario Museum.
Explore more of Canada
London is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Toronto. Around 153 kilometers away to the southwest, its best attractions include Forks of the Thames River, Fanshawe Pioneer Village and Storybook Gardens.
Kingston is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometers east of Toronto. No trip is complete without a visit to Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary.
