Travelling from Sacramento to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Sao Paulo jetting off from here.
When working out where to arrive in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the chief entry points.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo five hours ahead of Sacramento.
Leave enough time to get on your Sacramento to Sao Paulo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Sao Paulo
To find cheap Sacramento to Sao Paulo flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Sacramento to Sao Paulo is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
We make it simple to find a Sacramento to Sao Paulo flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Sacramento International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The journey from central Sacramento to SMF takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Sao Paulo? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. Get some shut-eye here before heading to Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SMF land on time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) is approximately 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sacramento to Sao Paulo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Follow your own route with a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is about 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). As soon as your flight from Sacramento to Sao Paulo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 50 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Sacramento to Sao Paulo:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or taxi lines. Pick up a Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Sacramento to Sao Paulo has arrived. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
Public transport can get you there in around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Begin your trip without stressing about how to get to where you're going with a Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport rental car. You can book with trusted companies here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from Sacramento to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better chance of getting your preferred car, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Sao Paulo. To escape the crowds, go to Sao Paulo in March.
Book a Sacramento to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sacramento to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sao Paulo right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Ibirapuera Park, Av. Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres to the northeast, popular attractions include Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Botanical Garden of Curitiba.
