Flying from Tenerife to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Tenerife. Explore your options leaving from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) when organising your flight from Tenerife to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's primary gateways.
Sao Paulo is three hours behind Tenerife and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your Tenerife to Sao Paulo flight.
Flying over a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Sao Paulo
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Flying from Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Travelling from central Tenerife to TFN takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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75.81% of flights taking off from Tenerife North Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
You can get to TFS from central Tenerife in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
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64.91% of flights departing Tenerife South Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is approximately 21 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tenerife to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your Tenerife to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 8 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Tenerife to Sao Paulo, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 35 minutes on public transport.
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Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre in a cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Tenerife to Sao Paulo.
If you go by public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
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Plan ahead and put that extra money in your pocket. Book your ride from VCP four weeks before your flight from Tenerife to Sao Paulo for the best rates.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
April is the quietest month for flights from Tenerife to Sao Paulo, while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your Tenerife to Sao Paulo ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from Tenerife to Sao Paulo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Sao Paulo, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are major attractions which should feature on any good Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.