Flying from Tokyo to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's main airports.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's major gateways.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo 12 hours behind Tokyo.
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 Tokyo to Sao Paulo flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. 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 Tokyo to Sao Paulo
To find cheap Tokyo to Sao Paulo flights, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Tokyo to Sao Paulo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tokyo Haneda Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Tokyo Haneda Airport:
77% of flights leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Tokyo to Sao Paulo flight, browse these options when heading out from Tokyo Narita Airport:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo? Relax in a hotel near Tokyo Narita Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Tokyo Narita Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Central Sao Paulo is around 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). After your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
The trip will take about 50 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to CGH. Tuck yourself in after your Tokyo to Sao Paulo flight at any of these well-located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) is around 80 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre by taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo.
The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport.
Begin your journey without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with a Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with reliable suppliers here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're looking for a specific make or model, book your ride from VCP about four weeks ahead of your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Sao Paulo. To escape the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in March.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Tokyo to Sao Paulo ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Sao Paulo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sao Paulo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Av. Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres northeast to Belo Horizonte to check off its must-visit sights. From Pampulha Modern Ensemble to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Botanical Garden of Curitiba.