Flying from Milan to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Milan to Sao Paulo, there's a nice range of airports you can start your trip from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are among Milan's main terminals.
Arrive in Sao Paulo at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Around 11 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Milan to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Milan and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
With seven flights a week between the two airports, Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Milan to Sao Paulo with LATAM Airlines at 12:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from MXP to GRU is with LATAM Airlines at 13:00.
Allow plenty of time to make your Milan to Sao Paulo flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Sao Paulo
To score cheap Milan to Sao Paulo flights, reserve your trip two months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Milan to Sao Paulo. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Jet off from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) on a nonstop flight from Milan to Sao Paulo. From MXP, you can fly directly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Secure your Milan to Sao Paulo plane tickets with LATAM Airlines. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from MXP.
We make it easy to find a Milan to Sao Paulo flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Milan to Sao Paulo flight, browse these options when taking off from Orio al Serio International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can reach BGY from central Milan in about 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo, kick back in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a ticket from Milan to Sao Paulo with one or more stops can give you more departure time choices and access to better fares. When leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to Sao Paulo:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Milan to Sao Paulo flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Milano Linate Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of LIN is 79.56%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 21 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is around 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). As soon as your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 35 minutes.
After your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo, rest your head at a hotel close to VCP. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make collecting a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Score the best price by booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Step off your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
Public transport will get you there in around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your journey by picking up a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida are reliable rental providers.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo for the best deals.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Sao Paulo. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
Book a Milan to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from Milan to Sao Paulo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Sao Paulo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Avenida Paulista.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading attractions. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Curitiba is another well-known 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.
