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✈️ Cheap flights to Brazil
Compare fares to Brazil from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro Intl (GRU). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Brazil
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRU | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro Intl | São Paulo | Main |
| SDU | Santos Dumont | Rio de Janeiro | Main |
| GIG | Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl | Rio de Janeiro | Main |
| CGH | Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre | São Paulo | Main |
| CNF | Tancredo Neves Intl | Belo Horizonte | Main |
| VCP | Viracopos Intl | Campinas | Main |
| VIX | Eurico de Aguiar Salles Intl | Vitória | Main |
| CWB | Curitiba-Afonso Pena Intl | Curitiba | Main |
| NVT | Ministro Victor Konder Intl | Navegantes | Main |
| FLN | Hercílio Luz Intl | Florianópolis | Main |
…and 81 more airports.
Most international flights arrive at São Paulo-Guarulhos (GRU) or Rio de Janeiro-Galeão (GIG), with others into Brasília, Salvador, Recife and Fortaleza. Land borders connect Brazil with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador.
📅 Best time to fly to Brazil
Best: September–November – warm, mostly dry weather across much of the country before peak-season crowds and prices.
Cheaper shoulder season: April–June – the end of the rains in the Amazon and pleasant conditions in Rio and the south.
Avoid: No bad time – but December to March is hot, humid and expensive around Christmas and Carnival, and the northeast coast is wetter from April to July.
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⏱️ Flight times to Brazil
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → São Paulo | 9,459 km | 12 h 05 min | |
| New York → São Paulo | 7,663 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → São Paulo | 9,918 km | 12 h 35 min | |
| Chicago → São Paulo | 8,427 km | 10 h 50 min | |
| Miami → São Paulo | 6,572 km | 8 h 35 min | |
| San Francisco → São Paulo | 10,427 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| Toronto → São Paulo | 8,193 km | 10 h 30 min | |
| Paris → São Paulo | 9,403 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Frankfurt → São Paulo | 9,796 km | 12 h 30 min | |
| Dubai → São Paulo | 12,216 km | 15 h 25 min | |
| Delhi → São Paulo | 14,396 km | 18 h 00 min* | |
| Mumbai → São Paulo | 13,755 km | 17 h 15 min* | |
| Singapore → São Paulo | 15,995 km | 19 h 55 min* | |
| Sydney → São Paulo | 13,367 km | 16 h 45 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro – A spectacular city of granite peaks, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, samba clubs and lush rainforest parks.
- Salvador – Brazil's first capital, with a UNESCO-listed old town and the country's strongest African heritage in music, religion and food.
- Manaus & the Amazon – Gateway to river cruises and jungle lodges in the world's largest rainforest.
- Foz do Iguaçu – Base for the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls and the nearby bird park.
- Pantanal – The best place in South America to see jaguars and a remarkable range of birds.
- Ouro Preto – A hilly gold-rush town filled with baroque churches decorated by the sculptor Aleijadinho.
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Flights to Brazil: questions
What is the main airport in Brazil?
The main international airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro Intl (GRU) in São Paulo. Other airports with scheduled flights include Rio de Janeiro (SDU), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), São Paulo (CGH).
How long is the flight from London to Brazil?
A nonstop flight from London to São Paulo covers about 9,459 km and takes around 12 h 05 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Brazil?
September–November – warm, mostly dry weather across much of the country before peak-season crowds and prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Brazil?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April–June – the end of the rains in the Amazon and pleasant conditions in Rio and the south.
Do I need a visa to fly to Brazil?
It depends on your passport. See our Brazil visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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