Travelling from Panama City to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Panama City. Explore your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when booking your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo.
Hop off your plane in Sao Paulo at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
A direct flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo takes an average of 7 hours 1 minute. The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is 2 hours ahead of Panama City.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 40 flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo is with Copa Airlines at 21:42. Choose the first PTY to GRU departure operated by Copa Airlines at 11:50 to maximise your time in Sao Paulo.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from Panama and are travelling to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo.
Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can reserve a direct flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo taking off from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Start your journey at PTY and end it at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Book your direct flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo with Copa Airlines. This top carrier offers services from PTY.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Tocumen International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Break up your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Tocumen International Airport and Sao Paulo are:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
BLB is around 16 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes 22 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo:
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to GRU if you're taking a late flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is about 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). As soon as your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 17 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 34 minutes.
There are some comfortable stays ready to welcome you near CGH. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Sao Paulo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Sao Paulo is $396. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $606. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 6 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Panama City to Sao Paulo.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Panama City to Sao Paulo. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Panama City to Sao Paulo in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Sao Paulo sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sao Paulo right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Sao Paulo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Paulista Avenue.
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