Flying from Sao Paulo to Tokyo: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's major entry points.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You don't need a visa for Japan if you have a passport from Brazil and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before organising your cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 32 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Split up your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and Tokyo include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 1 hour and 16 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo, kick back in one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport:
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes around 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider booking a hotel close to HND if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is located around 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). As soon as your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 58 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo
Currently, R 11,994 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Tokyo. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 20,077. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Tokyo. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo to Tokyo.
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Play around with filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Tokyo
February is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Tokyo based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Tokyo in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Tokyo, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Tokyo travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
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