Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo is 10 hours 10 minutes.
Porto Airport is located in Porto. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is three hours behind Porto.
With three flights a week between the two airports, Porto Airport (OPO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. TAP Portugal operates the earliest flight at 12:35. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from OPO to GRU is with TAP Portugal at 14:45.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your OPO to Sao Paulo flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a direct Porto Airport to Sao Paulo ticket. Start your trip at OPO and touch down at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Keep your eyes peeled for offers from TAP Portugal. This airline operates direct flights from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from OPO to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
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OPO is around 11 kilometres from central Porto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to OPO:
75% of flights taking off from Porto Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Sao Paulo
Rs101,341 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Porto Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return plane ticket starts at Rs177,163. These prices can change based on demand.
Book seven months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from OPO to Sao Paulo.
December is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Porto Airport to Sao Paulo tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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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 taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your flight from OPO to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is about 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). After your flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 50 minutes or so.
After stepping off your OPO to Sao Paulo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CGH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH will save you money.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo.
The journey takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes using public transport.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your OPO to Sao Paulo flight. Recover from your travel day or simply give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your ride from VCP four weeks before your flight from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo for the most affordable rates.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
December is the quietest month for flights from Porto Airport to Sao Paulo, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC. Book your Porto Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OPO 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 Porto Airport to Sao Paulo, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are key highlights.