Flying from Bangkok to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK) when reserving your flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo.
Arrive in Sao Paulo at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Sao Paulo is ten hours behind Bangkok and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Bangkok to Sao Paulo flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Sao Paulo
To pick up cheap Bangkok to Sao Paulo flights, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Bangkok to Sao Paulo across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Bangkok to Sao Paulo by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in a cheap Bangkok to Sao Paulo flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it simple to find a Bangkok to Sao Paulo flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport:
73% of flights that leave from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on time.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
DMK is about 21 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang Airport before your holiday officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Don Mueang Airport has an on-time performance rate of 60%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Book a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 50 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long taxi lines. Grab a Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo has landed. Central Sao Paulo is about 80 kilometres from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there in a car.
The journey takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Whether you're looking for an economy for a solo getaway or a spacious SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the ideal Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport rental car for your needs. Explore the types of wheels available from suppliers such as Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Around four weeks ahead of your flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to secure your vehicle from VCP. You're likely to snag a better deal or pick up some early bird promotions.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in March.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC. Book your Bangkok to Sao Paulo ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Sao Paulo, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Av. Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top sights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres northeast to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading attractions. From Pampulha Modern Ensemble to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Botanical Garden of Curitiba.