Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Paris is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 80 Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, go for the 14:40 Air France flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:30 with Air France.
To ensure you get on your GRU to CDG flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air France is your ticket to exploring Paris (and maybe even some other great corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
LATAM Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for GRU to CDG flights, with 82.14% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GRU and CDG:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is Rs109,575. A return plane ticket right now is Rs192,981. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from GRU to CDG, book your trip eight months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to GRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Follow your own route with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and see more of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The street address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Paris. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to CDG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've visited Paris, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its leading sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.