Travelling from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the main airports in Sao Paulo.
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is 13 hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to OOL won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During high season, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
76% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to OOL flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that depart from VCP arrive at their final stop on schedule 75% of the time.
About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near OOL and hit the lights earlier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and explore beyond Gold Coast's main sights.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
From Gold Coast Airport, central Gold Coast is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
At the moment, Rs250,254 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs462,939. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to OOL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to Gold Coast. January is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to OOL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC and 20ºC.
More about Gold Coast
Start your Gold Coast trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Gold Coast Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Gold Coast should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Pacific Airshow, SkyPoint Observation Deck and Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Gold Coast, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 161 kilometres northwest to Toowoomba to tick off its leading attractions. From Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers to Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Australia, consider Buderim, roughly 177 kilometres north of Gold Coast. Tree of Life, Buderim Lions Lookout and Lakeshore Avenue Park are the start of reasons to visit.
