Travelling from Panama City to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Panama City has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
When working out where to land in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the chief entry points.
Book a direct Panama City to Sao Paulo flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Panama City.
The most popular route for flights from Panama City to Sao Paulo is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). You can select from 35 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from PTY to GRU is the 11:50 Copa Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 22:01 with Copa Airlines.
To ensure you make it on your Panama City to Sao Paulo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
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Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Set off from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) on a nonstop flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo. From PTY, you can land directly at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Copa Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct Panama City to Sao Paulo plane tickets leaving from PTY.
We make it simple to find a Panama City to Sao Paulo flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from PTY.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Consider adding a stop at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). It's a key stopover on a Panama City to Sao Paulo flight departing Panama Pacifico Airport. Use a long layover to explore nearby, or take advantage of a short break to browse the airport stores.
BLB is around 11 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo, unwind in one of these hotels close to Panama Pacifico Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 87% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination 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 approximately 21 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo, few things beat 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:
Pick up 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 popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Panama City to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 35 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near VCP. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo.
Public transport can get you there in around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Whether you're after a compact for solo travel or a full-size SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the perfect Viracopos Airport rental car for you. Browse the range of wheels available from providers such as Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Around four weeks ahead of your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to book your vehicle from VCP. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or get access to early bird discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your Panama City to Sao Paulo tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from Panama City to Sao Paulo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Sao Paulo itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Avenida Paulista.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are key highlights.
