Travelling from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
St. John's International Airport is located in St John's. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is 30 minutes behind St John's.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your YYT to Sao Paulo flight.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Travelling from central St John's to YYT takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near YYT. Whether you have an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Sao Paulo or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels have you covered:
62.67% of flights that take off from St. John's International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Sao Paulo
RM1,757 is currently the best price for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return flight ticket starts from RM5,990. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from YYT to Sao Paulo. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from St. John's International Airport to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from YYT to Sao Paulo can help you secure the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Once you've hopped off your flight from St. John's International Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 35 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your YYT to Sao Paulo flight:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from St. John's International Airport to Sao Paulo and go straight to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach driving.
If you're using public transport, the journey time is around 3 hours 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel close to VCP. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your YYT to Sao Paulo flight:
Whether you're after a zippy mini for a solo adventure or a roomy SUV to fit everyone and their gear, you'll find the ideal Viracopos Airport rental car for you. Explore the range of wheels available here from suppliers such as Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're after a specific type of vehicle, book your ride from VCP about four weeks before your flight from St. John's International Airport to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Visit Sao Paulo in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from St. John's International Airport to Sao Paulo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your St. John's International Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from YYT to Sao Paulo in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from St. John's International Airport to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are highlights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
