Cheap flights from Cairns to São Paulo from £868

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to São Paulo

3 stops
Tue, Oct 20
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£868
Search
3 stops
Wed, Oct 21
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£880
Search
3 stops
Tue, Oct 20
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£962
Search
2 stops
Thu, Oct 22
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£994
Search
3 stops
Tue, Oct 20
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£999
Search
2 stops
Mon, Oct 19
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£1,001
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

3 stops
Tue, Oct 20 – Wed, Oct 28
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£1,711
Search
3 stops
Wed, Oct 21 – Wed, Oct 28
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£1,723
Search
2 stops
Thu, Oct 22 – Mon, Oct 26
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£1,888
Search
2 stops
Thu, Oct 22 – Mon, Oct 26
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£1,902
Search
2 stops
Thu, Oct 22 – Mon, Oct 26
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£1,988
Search
2 stops
Thu, Oct 22 – Mon, Oct 26
Cairns CNSSão Paulo GRU
£2,003
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to São Paulo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£868

Cheapest round-trip

£1,711

Average round-trip

£1,970

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from São Paulo airports to the city center

Fastest options: Airport Bus Service and taxi. Best value: public bus and metro connections.

São Paulo is served by two main airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) lies 25 km northeast of central São Paulo and handles the majority of international and domestic flights. São Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is located just 8 km south of the city center and primarily serves domestic routes. Transport options include airport buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on São Paulo's notorious traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

How to get from São Paulo/Guarulhos – Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to São Paulo?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

varies by destination; BRL 55–75 (USD 11–15)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Paulista

90-120 min

BRL 5–10 (USD 1–2); requires bus connection to station

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

40-90 min

fixed fare zones; BRL 150–250 (USD 30–50)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

surge pricing applies; BRL 80–180 (USD 16–36)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup location

How to get from São Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to São Paulo?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

single fare; BRL 5 (USD 1)

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Paulista area

20-60 min

metered; BRL 40–100 (USD 8–20)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to any destination

20-60 min

surge pricing applies; BRL 25–70 (USD 5–14)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • São Paulo traffic can significantly extend journey times, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 5–8 PM on weekdays).
  • Congonhas Airport (CGH) has direct metro access via Line 5 (Lilás) at Congonhas station.
  • Guarulhos Airport (GRU) does not have direct metro access; bus or taxi connections are required.
  • Ride-hailing apps have designated pickup areas at both airports.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to São Paulo

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
São Paulo–Guarulhos International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Santo Amaro (Guarujá)

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to São Paulo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
AzulAZUADYes
QantasQFAQFNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in São Paulo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C20°C
February28°C19°C
March27°C19°C
April25°C17°C
May23°C15°C
June22°C14°C
July23°C13°C
August24°C14°C
September26°C16°C
October26°C17°C
November26°C17°C
December27°C19°C
Hottest Month
28°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
July
Sunny days
252
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
3 Oct
48%
21°C15°C
10 Oct
91%
27°C18°C
Sunday
4 Oct
84%
28°C16°C
11 Oct
76%
18°C16°C
Monday
5 Oct
89%
27°C17°C
12 Oct
42%
20°C16°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
92%
24°C19°C
13 Oct
26%
25°C16°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
53%
28°C18°C
14 Oct
91%
23°C17°C
Thursday
8 Oct
57%
32°C18°C
15 Oct
91%
23°C18°C
Friday
9 Oct
83%
30°C19°C
16 Oct
92%
23°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at São Paulo–Guarulhos International, São Paulo–Congonhas, or Viracopos International. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Azul, Qantas, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Cairns and São Paulo have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.

What are the most popular routes to and from São Paulo?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Paulo and London, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Florianópolis, Foz do Iguaçu, Johannesburg, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Cape Town, Curitiba, Manaus, Los Angeles, Fortaleza, Recife, Atlanta, Lima, Manchester.

What airports are near Cairns?

The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Which airlines fly between Cairns and São Paulo?

Currently, you can fly between Cairns and São Paulo with LATAM Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Azul, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and São Paulo?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and São Paulo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Cairns and São Paulo?

Traveling between Cairns and São Paulo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Cairns?

There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and São Paulo depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and São Paulo arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Cairns and São Paulo depart?

What time do flights between Cairns and São Paulo arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Cairns

Flights to São Paulo

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to São Paulo

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Cairns

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near São Paulo

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Cairns to São Paulo

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights