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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £639. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino

Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sao Paulo to Rome below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rome Fiumicino.

Sao Paulo to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£303
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time11 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week276

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino is £560. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino.
Lufthansa, Etihad Airways and ITA Airways fly direct from Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino.
As of May 2026, there are 182 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Rome Fiumicino Airport on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rome Fiumicino but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rome is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know

  • Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the main airports in Sao Paulo.

  • Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 25 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome.

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with ITA Airways at 8:40pm. Choose the first GRU to FCO departure with ITA Airways at 2pm if you'd rather get going earlier.

  • Your flight from Sao Paulo to FCO won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.

Airports in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • Get to your destination in one go from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) operate from here.

  • You'll find a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport with ITA Airways. This top carrier operates departures from GRU.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between GRU and FCO is ITA Airways.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is ITA Airways.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FCO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Located around 26 kms (16 miles) from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:

  • 75.54% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kms (6 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 15 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to FCO flight:

  • When it comes to flight punctuality, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.

Viracopos Airport (VCP)

  • The journey to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kms (60 miles) or so.

  • Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:

  • Flights that depart from VCP touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 75.02% of the time.

About Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience more of Rome and beyond.

  • Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.

Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome

  • Central Rome is roughly 14 miles from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is £303. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £560. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FCO, book your plane ticket five months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Sao Paulo to FCO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.

The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Rome. August is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • Lock in a Sao Paulo to FCO plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rome to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Rome

  • After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:

  • Your visit to Rome wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church, St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel.

Explore more of Italy

  • You've done Rome, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Travel about 193 kms (120 miles) south-east to Naples to tick off its must-visit sights. From Piazza del Plebiscito to Walking & Amalfi Coast Tours and National Archaeological Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 241 kms (150 miles) north of Rome, Florence is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.

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