Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is 11 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located. Sao Paulo operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from PER to Sao Paulo.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from PER to Sao Paulo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can enter Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Australia. But before booking your cheap tickets from Perth Airport to Sao Paulo, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Located around 16 kilometres from central Perth, PER can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 28 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to PER:
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Sao Paulo
712 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Perth Airport to Sao Paulo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.589 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PER to Sao Paulo, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a ticket from Perth Airport to Sao Paulo.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the centre of Sao Paulo is around 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Perth Airport to Sao Paulo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Perth Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 17 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 34 minutes.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CGH. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from PER to Sao Paulo at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Perth Airport to Sao Paulo while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sao Paulo, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Perth Airport to Sao Paulo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from PER to Sao Paulo sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
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