Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Viracopos Airport (VCP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 25 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo three hours behind Lisbon.
Flights from LIS to VCP start at 10:00 — the first with Azul. The last departure is at 22:00 with Azul. Overall, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LIS to VCP flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Azul offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Azul.
Azul is the most punctual carrier operating LIS to VCP flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport flight is £276. A round-trip fare is currently £510. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from LIS to VCP, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LIS to VCP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights that take off from Lisbon Portela Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Viracopos Airport (VCP)
If you have a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near VCP:
Pick up a Viracopos Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Viracopos Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
Viracopos Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 1 hour 15 minutes. It's approximately 60 miles away.
It takes around 3 hours 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sao Paulo in February.
When reserving your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Viracopos Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to VCP in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 310 miles north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Brazil, consider Curitiba, about 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are key reasons to visit.
