Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is 12 hours behind Tokyo.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from NRT to Sao Paulo.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from NRT to Sao Paulo that includes a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can enter Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Japan. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Narita International Airport to Sao Paulo, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Central Tokyo to NRT is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 58 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Narita International Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to NRT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Sao Paulo
$850 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Narita International Airport to Sao Paulo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,845. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from NRT to Sao Paulo, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a ticket from Narita International Airport to Sao Paulo.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes around 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Narita International Airport to Sao Paulo. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Central Sao Paulo is about 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). After your flight from Narita International Airport to Sao Paulo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 17 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 34 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from NRT to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Narita International Airport to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Narita International Airport to Sao Paulo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from NRT to Sao Paulo sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Narita International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are essential stops on your Sao Paulo itinerary.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
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