Travelling from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Sao Paulo. Check out your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
Halifax (where Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located) and Sao Paulo share the UTC-3 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to YHZ, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to YHZ. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can reach CGH from central Sao Paulo in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to YHZ flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that take off from VCP arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 75.02% of the time.
About Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YHZ if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo to explore Halifax and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport to the centre of Halifax is roughly 27 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Rs91,894 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Return flights start from Rs222,037. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to YHZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Plan your visit to Halifax in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to YHZ flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Halifax, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 23ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Halifax
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Halifax:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens are popular attractions which should be on every Halifax itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Halifax, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Moncton to check off its leading attractions. From Irishtown Nature Park to Centennial Park and Acadian Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Saint John is another standout destination in Canada and is around 209 kilometres west of Halifax. No journey is complete without dropping by Reversing Falls, Port Saint John and Stonehammer Geopark.
