Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Lagos.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LOS to GRU flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LOS and GRU:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is Rs244,628. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs378,598. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LOS to GRU if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LOS to GRU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
64.68% of flights that take off from Murtala Muhammed International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Lagos. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LOS:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're coming in on a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you want to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LOS to GRU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Travel about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its leading sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.