Flying from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) heading out from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
11 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 6:15pm. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from GRU to FRA is with LATAM Airlines at 11:45pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to FRA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can hop on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
LATAM Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport taking off from GRU.
The most frequently booked airline between GRU and FRA is LATAM Airlines.
Lufthansa is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FRA with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between GRU and FRA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
75.54% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can arrive at CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to FRA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
73.8% of flights leaving Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At VCP, that figure is 75.02%.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
The centre of Frankfurt is about 11 kilometres from Frankfurt Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport is Rs121,099. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs208,232. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FRA, book your ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Visit Frankfurt in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Sao Paulo to FRA flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Frankfurt right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Frankfurt Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial are top sights which should be on any good Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey about 193 kilometres north-west to Essen to tick off its top sights. From PACT Zollverein to Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Stuttgart is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without experiencing Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
