Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo is 11 hours 21 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is 3 hours behind London.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Take your pick of 19 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to GRU is the 11:30 British Airways option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 22:20 with British Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from LHR to Sao Paulo. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo. Begin your journey at LHR and end it at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Keep your eyes peeled for promotions from British Airways. This airline operates direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from LHR to Sao Paulo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You can visit Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before reserving your cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo is 355 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 697 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LHR to Sao Paulo, reserve your trip 4 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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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. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near GRU if you're catching a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Central Sao Paulo is about 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). As soon as your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 17 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 34 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from LHR to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo for February to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from LHR to Sao Paulo in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from London Heathrow 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 some sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
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