Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is 11 hours behind Hong Kong, where Hong Kong International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to get on your HKG to Sao Paulo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from HKG to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The journey from central Hong Kong to HKG takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to HKG:
Of the departures from Hong Kong International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sao Paulo
£579 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £934. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from HKG to Sao Paulo. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Finding cheap tickets from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest prices throughout the month and pick up a sweet deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HKG to Sao Paulo by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Snag an affordable flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near GRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your flight from HKG to Sao Paulo can help you secure the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kms (6 miles) from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH).
The trip will take roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CGH. Settle in and get cosy after your HKG to Sao Paulo flight at one of these well-located options:
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) is around 97 kms (60 miles) from the centre of Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo.
If you travel by public transport, the journey time is around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by choosing a hotel near VCP after your HKG to Sao Paulo flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or just take a moment to find your footing in a new place at:
Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC. Book your Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKG to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kms (310 miles) away to the northeast, top sights here include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kms (210 miles) southwest of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.