Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is 14 hours behind Canberra, where Canberra Airport is located. Sao Paulo follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your CBR to Sao Paulo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
CBR is around 6 kilometres from central Canberra. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Canberra Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CBR:
72.61% of flights that leave from Canberra Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sao Paulo
Rs331,891 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Canberra Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs530,050. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CBR to Sao Paulo if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Book a hotel near GRU if you have a late flight from Canberra Airport to Sao Paulo. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your flight from CBR to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Canberra Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 35 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CGH. Unwind and get cosy after your CBR to Sao Paulo flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Canberra Airport to Sao Paulo and head for your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport will get you there in around 3 hours 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, choose a hotel near VCP. Get comfortable at one of these options after your CBR to Sao Paulo flight:
Be in control of the next leg of your trip with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you're after a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP about four weeks ahead of your flight from Canberra Airport to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Plan your trip to Sao Paulo in peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Canberra Airport to Sao Paulo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Canberra Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket with a departure in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from CBR to Sao Paulo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Canberra Airport to Sao Paulo:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without seeing Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
