Travelling from Montreal to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo departing from here.
When landing in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the primary gateways.
10 hours 4 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Montreal.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 6 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo is with Air Canada at 22:25. Opt for the first YUL to GRU departure with Air Canada at 21:25 if you're more of an early bird.
To ensure you catch your flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
If you have a passport from Canada 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 of your trip and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can reserve a direct flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo jetting off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Start your journey at YUL and end it at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Air Canada is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Montreal to Sao Paulo jetting out of YUL.
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes around 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 34 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Sao Paulo
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Sao Paulo is R 3,903. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,972. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Montreal to Sao Paulo. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Sao Paulo. To skip the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in May.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Montreal to Sao Paulo in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Montreal to Sao Paulo, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are essential stops on your Sao Paulo itinerary.
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