Travelling from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll board your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's main airports.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is 12 hours behind Tokyo. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Tokyo to GRU. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tokyo to GRU. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Haneda Airport (HND). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The distance from central Tokyo to HND is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Haneda Airport, 73.52% land on time at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Narita International Airport and GRU:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
NRT is around 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Tokyo to GRU flight? Unwind in a hotel near Narita International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
70.53% of flights taking off from Narita International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near GRU and get cosy, quick:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, RM2,163 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM4,388. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Tokyo to GRU, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). July is when most people visit Sao Paulo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in May.
When booking your Tokyo to GRU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Avenida Paulista and Ibirapuera Park are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Sao Paulo must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
Piracicaba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without visiting Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.