Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Prague, where Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located. Sao Paulo runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PRG to Sao Paulo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from PRG to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
PRG is about 8 miles from central Prague. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to PRG? If you're catching an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, data shows 69.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sao Paulo
£291 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £677. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from PRG to Sao Paulo. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo ticket.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PRG to Sao Paulo by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the centre of Sao Paulo takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 miles away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near GRU if you have a late flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from PRG to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 6 miles from central Sao Paulo. After your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CGH. Kick back and get cosy after your PRG to Sao Paulo flight at one of these well-located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.
Score the best price by securing your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo has touched down. Central Sao Paulo is about 60 miles from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
If you go by public transport, the journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your break by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your PRG to Sao Paulo flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
Start your trip without worrying about how to reach your destination with a Viracopos Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted companies here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your ride from VCP four weeks before your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo for the best rates.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo. The city buzzes in high season, but hotel prices are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Sao Paulo in low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from PRG to Sao Paulo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sao Paulo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are top sights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. About 310 miles north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.