Flying from Sao Paulo to Vancouver: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering the departure point for your flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
When flying into Vancouver, hop off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is another gateway to this city.
Vancouver is four hours behind Sao Paulo and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Sao Paulo to Vancouver flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Vancouver
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Sao Paulo to Vancouver flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Sao Paulo to Vancouver throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it easy to book a Sao Paulo to Vancouver flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver? Relax in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
75.02% of flights leaving Viracopos Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Vancouver flight.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is about 0.80 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver, rest your head at a hotel close to CXH. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from CXH as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver has arrived. Central Vancouver is about 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by cab or ride-share.
The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, head for a hotel close to YXX. Get settled at one of these options after your Sao Paulo to Vancouver flight:
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your trip with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise are dependable companies for booking.
If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, book your ride from YXX around one week ahead of your flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, on top of a better deal.
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to Vancouver ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Vancouver in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Vancouver, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are highlights which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are highlights.
