Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 22 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is 2 hours ahead of Lima, where Jorge Chavez International Airport is located.
With 32 weekly flights between the two airports, Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:10. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from LIM to GRU is with LATAM Airlines at 13:25.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from LIM to Sao Paulo.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can catch a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo. Start your journey at LIM and end it at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Book your ticket with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LIM to Sao Paulo. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you hold a passport from Peru and are travelling to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the length and purpose of your stay and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo.
Travelling from central Lima to LIM takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near LIM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Sao Paulo
135 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 258 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LIM to Sao Paulo, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you about 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 22 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
Public transport will get you there in around 34 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near CGH. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from LIM to Sao Paulo at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Sao Paulo in May when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo for February to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from LIM to Sao Paulo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are a couple of big attractions to add to your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Paulista Avenue.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
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