Flying from Beijing to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Beijing is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo leaving from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
When working out where to land in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the chief entry points.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo 11 hours behind Beijing.
To ensure you don't miss your Beijing to Sao Paulo flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Sao Paulo
To pick up cheap Beijing to Sao Paulo flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Beijing to Sao Paulo across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a better deal is available on cheap flights from Beijing to Sao Paulo.
Save money on your Beijing to Sao Paulo flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
We make it easy to find a Beijing to Sao Paulo flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Travelling from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near Beijing Capital Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Beijing Capital Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PEK arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Break up your Beijing to Sao Paulo flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Beijing Daxing Airport and Sao Paulo are:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo, take it easy in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing Airport:
Flights from Beijing Daxing Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 87% of them touching down as expected.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Follow your own route with a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 8 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo, it takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Travelling by public transport will take around 50 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a taxi. Grab a Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. It'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo.
If you travel by public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Stay in control of the next part of your journey by picking up a Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida will get you on the road.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo for the best rates.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Beijing to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Beijing to Sao Paulo, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Ibirapuera Park and Av. Paulista are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres northeast to Belo Horizonte to tick off its must-visit sights. From Pampulha Modern Ensemble to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Botanical Garden of Curitiba are among its highlights.