Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Portland.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PDX to GRU flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between PDX and GRU:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Right now, £277 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £605. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to GRU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to GRU.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights leaving Portland International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of PDX.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you have a late Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near GRU:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is roughly 16 miles from central Sao Paulo. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to GRU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 310 miles away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're looking to explore another side of Brazil, head for 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.
