Flying from Tokyo to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Tokyo has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Arrive in Sao Paulo at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is 12 hours behind Tokyo.
Give yourself enough time to make your Tokyo to Sao Paulo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Sao Paulo
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Tokyo to Sao Paulo flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it a breeze to find a Tokyo to Sao Paulo flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Central Tokyo to HND is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Haneda Airport:
Of the departures from Haneda Airport, 73.52% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Break up your Tokyo to Sao Paulo flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Narita International Airport and Sao Paulo include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The drive from central Tokyo to NRT generally takes 1 hour, depending on traffic. It's around 64 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo, kick back in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near VCP. Tuck yourself in after your Tokyo to Sao Paulo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make collecting a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Travel to the centre after your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo has arrived. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
The journey will take you about 3 hours 25 minutes by public transport.
Stay in control of the next part of your journey with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida make getting on the road effortless.
About four weeks ahead of your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to book your ride from VCP. You're more likely to land a better deal or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Sao Paulo. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Sao Paulo in April.
Lock in a Tokyo to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Tokyo to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista are attractions you won't want to skip in Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its top attractions. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Curitiba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.