Travelling from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Sao Paulo to MEL. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Finding a stopover on your flight from Sao Paulo to MEL is a cinch. Whether you'd like to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A major stop when leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Hamad International Airport (DOH).
GRU is roughly 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Viracopos Airport and MEL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in about 3 hours and 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 97 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to MEL, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport:
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 42 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is $1,201. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,369. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Sao Paulo to MEL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Melbourne. January is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Sao Paulo to MEL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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