Flying from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Rome. Check out your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when booking your flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Around 12 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Rome. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with ITA Airways at 10:30pm. Go for the first FCO to GRU departure operated by ITA Airways at 9:35am if you want to get going earlier.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Rome to GRU. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can book a direct flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When taking off from FCO, you can take a direct flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with ITA Airways.
Most passengers prefer to fly with ITA Airways from FCO to GRU.
Among carriers on this route, ITA Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Rome to GRU that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between FCO and GRU include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can reach CIA from the centre of Rome in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to GRU flight:
73.18% of flights departing Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider booking a hotel near GRU if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Central Sao Paulo is about 21 kilometres from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is Rs102,175. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs175,639. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rome to GRU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from Rome to GRU.
Find an affordable flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
May is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Rome to GRU flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are essential stops on your Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel about 290 kilometres north-west to Ribeirao Preto to tick off its leading attractions. From Japanese Garden to Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Piracicaba is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without experiencing Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
