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Tampa (TPA)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)Nov 25, 2026 - Dec 07, 2026
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USD 472
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San Diego (SAN)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)Dec 05, 2026 - Dec 09, 2026
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USD 782
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Orlando (MCO)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)Jun 01, 2027 - Jun 09, 2027
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USD 812
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Los Angeles (LAX)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)Jan 25, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027
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USD 867
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Round-trip fares to Sao Paulo
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Tampa (TPA)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)
Nov 27, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026
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USD 492
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San Diego (SAN)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)
Dec 05, 2026 - Dec 09, 2026
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USD 782
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Chicago (ORD)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)
Feb 22, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027
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USD 812
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Washington Dulles (IAD)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)
Mar 06, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027
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USD 830
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Los Angeles (LAX)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)
Jan 25, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027
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USD 867
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Orlando (MCO)to
Sao Paulo (GRU)
Feb 19, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027
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USD 892
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Destination facts
Copa Airlines hub
Hub of the Americas® in Panama
Fly to Sao Paulo with Copa Air
Fly to São Paulo through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City. São Paulo is a multifaceted metropolis, with museums, parks, neighborhoods with their own personality, food recognized across Latin America and events all year round. Choose your departure city and dates to see available flights to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
View flightsWhat should you know before traveling to São Paulo?
São Paulo uses the Brazilian real, runs on UTC-3 and has a subtropical climate, with warm summers and pleasant, dry winters.
Airport
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), the largest in Brazil, with flights to many countries.
Currency
Brazilian real (R$). You can exchange money at banks and authorized exchange offices, and most tourist services accept international credit cards.
Time zone
UTC-3, Brazil's legal time for São Paulo.
Weather and season
Humid subtropical climate, with warm summers, from 25 to 30 °C, and pleasant, dry winters, from 15 to 20 °C.
Is São Paulo right for you?
Yes, if you enjoy museums, great food, walkable neighborhoods and a city with plans day and night. Depending on your type of trip, these are the plans that fit best.
With family
Ibirapuera Park has areas for physical activity, bike paths, a playground, museums, auditoriums and a planetarium. The Museum of the Portuguese Language offers an interactive journey through the language.
As a couple
The cafés and shops of Jardins, and the nights of music and bars in Vila Madalena.
Art and culture
The city has many movie theaters, theaters, cultural centers, museums, historic buildings, parks and art galleries.
Food
São Paulo is recognized as the Latin American capital of good food, with international and regional Brazilian cuisine.
When is the best time to travel to São Paulo?
It depends on your plans: from April to September the weather is drier and cooler for exploring the city; summer brings heat, Carnival and New Year's Eve on Avenida Paulista. São Paulo has cultural plans all year round.
April to September
The best time of year to visit São Paulo is between April and September, according to Embratur.
Summer
Summer runs from December 21 to March 20. These are warm days to enjoy the parks.
Changing weather
In São Paulo the weather can change within a single day: even if the morning is sunny, bring a light jacket and an umbrella just in case.
Before you go
Check the weather forecast and the cultural calendar for your dates a few days before you travel.
Which cultural events match your trip to São Paulo?
São Paulo has events all year: Carnival in February, the Virada Cultural, New Year's Eve on Avenida Paulista and, every Sunday, Paulista open for walking. Check what matches your dates.
Carnival
Samba schools parade at the Sambódromo do Anhembi, and Carnival street blocos come out in neighborhoods all over the city. Dates change every year.
Virada Cultural
For 24 hours, the Virada Cultural brings together more than a thousand music, theater, dance and film performances on stages across the city. Check the date of the next edition.
Sundays on Paulista
On Sundays and holidays, Avenida Paulista and the streets of Liberdade open to pedestrians and cyclists, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the Ruas Abertas program.
New Year's Eve on Paulista
The city government hosts the New Year's Eve party on Avenida Paulista, with hours of music and silent fireworks at midnight.
Calendar of the year
The events calendar of the Municipal Tourism Department includes the city's anniversary festivities and the official Christmas celebrations.
Which area of São Paulo is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: Avenida Paulista or Jardins if you want museums, shops and cafés nearby; Pinheiros or Vila Madalena if you're looking for bars, street art and nightlife.
Avenida Paulista
Avenida Paulista is a showcase of the modern city, with museums, cultural centers and skyscrapers. A good fit if it's your first time and you want the museums close by.
Jardins
Jardins is a sophisticated neighborhood, with contemporary architecture, shops and cozy cafés. A good fit if you're looking for an elegant area to walk around.
Pinheiros
Pinheiros, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, has varied shops and an intense cultural life, with bookstores, bars and art and antiques fairs. A good fit if you want to go out to eat and at night.
Vila Madalena
Vila Madalena is a bohemian neighborhood of street art, music and nightlife, with streets full of colorful murals. A good fit if you're traveling as a couple or with friends.
What places should you visit in São Paulo?
Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park, the Municipal Market and Liberdade are the most popular plans. For each place, we tell you who it's for.
Avenida Paulista
One of the symbols of São Paulo, with museums and cultural centers. Ideal for a first visit.
Ibirapuera Park
Gardens, lakes and historic monuments, where nature and culture meet. Ideal for families and for an afternoon outdoors.
Municipal Market
Known as Mercadão, it is one of the city's most important tourist attractions, a place to eat well, discover exotic fruits and try typical snacks. Ideal if you travel for the food.
Liberdade
Liberdade is one of the city's most emblematic neighborhoods: a symbol of Japanese immigration and also a space of Afro-Brazilian memory. Ideal for culture and food.
Pinacoteca de São Paulo
The Pinacoteca is a visual arts museum, the oldest in the city. Ideal for art lovers.
Ipiranga Museum
The Ipiranga Museum, part of the University of São Paulo, occupies the building that commemorates Brazil's Independence. Ideal for history.
Museum of the Portuguese Language
The Museum of the Portuguese Language is in Luz Station. Ideal for families, thanks to its interactive experiences.
Theatro Municipal
The Theatro Municipal is one of the city's architectural gems, inspired by the great theaters of Europe. Ideal for architecture and performances.
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC) offers a panoramic view of the city and a collection of modern art. Ideal for photos of the city.
Weekend fairs
The Bixiga, Liberdade and Praça Benedito Calixto fairs offer a little of everything, from antiques to typical food. Ideal for a Saturday or Sunday.
How do you get to São Paulo with Copa?
Choose your departure city, connect at the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City and continue to São Paulo.
Choose your departure city
In the search tool you'll see the routes and flights to São Paulo (GRU) available for your dates.
Connect in Panama
Copa connections are made at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. Follow your boarding pass to get to your next flight.
Arrive at São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport
When you land, go through immigration with your travel document and head to your hotel.
What happens when you arrive at São Paulo airport?
You go through immigration with your travel document, pick up your luggage, clear customs and head to your transfer or an authorized taxi.
Go through immigration
Citizens of Mercosur countries can enter with their passport or a valid identity document. For other nationalities, check before you travel whether you need a visa.
Pick up your luggage and clear customs
Keep your travel documents and your accommodation reservation handy.
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Head to your transfer
The airport's authorized taxis have counters in the arrivals areas, with bilingual drivers, and operate 24 hours a day. You can also look for your booked transfer provider.
How do you get around São Paulo?
From the airport to your hotel you can take your booked transfer, the hotel transfer, an authorized taxi or a rental car. Since the city is large, organize your plans by area.
From the airport to the hotel
Transfer time depends on the area where you stay and on traffic; check with your hotel or transfer provider.
Organize your plans by area
Group your visits by neighborhood, for example Paulista and Jardins one day, and Pinheiros and Vila Madalena another, to make the most of each day.
Hotel transfers
The transfer to and from the airport may be included in your reservation; confirm it when you book your stay.
Rental car
Car rental is available in the arrivals areas of Terminals 2 and 3. On weekdays, the rodízio applies in the expanded center, a restriction based on the last digit of the license plate during rush hours. Check the current rule before driving.
On foot
Neighborhoods such as Jardins, Pinheiros and Vila Madalena are best enjoyed on foot, among cafés, shops and murals.
What practical tips should you know before traveling to São Paulo?
The language is Portuguese, but in tourist areas many people speak English and Spanish. Bring a light jacket, pay by card or in reais and check your chargers.
Language
Brazil's official language is Portuguese, but many people in tourist areas and big cities also speak English and Spanish. Learning a few words of Portuguese helps you day to day.
Payments
Most tourist services accept international credit cards. Also carry some reais for small purchases.
Tipping
Tips are not mandatory, but they are appreciated. In restaurants it is common to leave one when it is not included in the bill.
Voltage
In São Paulo the voltage is 110 V. Check your chargers.
Museums and theaters
Check opening days and hours of museums and theaters on their official websites before you go.
Flavors to try
At the Municipal Market, don't miss the classic mortadella sandwich or the codfish pastel.
What can you do in São Paulo in a week?
This is an optional idea: combine museums, parks and neighborhoods with rest days, and adjust it to your pace.
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Day 1: Arrival and rest
Settle in and, if you arrive with time, explore your neighborhood.
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Day 2: Avenida Paulista
Visit its museums and cultural centers, and finish with dinner in Jardins.
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Day 3: Ibirapuera Park
Spend the day in the park and visit the Museum of Contemporary Art for the view of the city.
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Day 4: Free day
Rest or visit the Ipiranga Museum and its park.
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Day 5: Downtown and flavors
Have lunch at the Municipal Market and continue to the Pinacoteca and the Museum of the Portuguese Language.
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Day 6: Liberdade and Vila Madalena
Explore Liberdade, with its fair if it's the weekend, and finish among murals and bars in Vila Madalena.
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Day 7: Return
Depending on your flight time and transfer time, enjoy the morning before heading to the airport.
Where can you find official destination information?
These official websites publish current information on entry requirements, events and transportation from the airport.
Visit Brasil: São Paulo
Brazil's official tourism website (Embratur).
Cidade de São Paulo
Official city tourism (SPTuris).
Brazil Consular Portal
Check whether you need a visa based on your nationality.
Events calendar
City events from the Municipal Tourism Department.
GRU Airport: taxis
Authorized taxis from the airport.
Frequently asked questions about traveling to São Paulo
Quick answers to the most common questions before you travel.
Do I need a visa to travel to São Paulo?
It depends on your nationality. Mercosur citizens enter with a passport or valid identity document. If you are from another country, check the Brazil Consular Portal based on your nationality and travel date.
What should I know if it's my first time in São Paulo?
Check entry requirements for your nationality, choose your area based on your plans, organize your visits by neighborhood, bring a light jacket and check the cultural calendar for your dates.
What is the best time to travel to São Paulo?
It depends on your plans. From April to September the weather is drier and cooler for exploring the city; summer brings heat, Carnival and New Year's Eve on Paulista. There are cultural events all year.
How many days do I need to see São Paulo?
It depends on your plans. In three or four days you can explore Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park, the Municipal Market and Liberdade; a week gives you more time for museums, neighborhoods and rest days.
Pinheiros, Jardins or Vila Madalena?
It depends on your trip. Jardins has shops and cafés in an elegant setting; Pinheiros, bookstores, bars and art fairs; Vila Madalena, murals, music and nightlife.
What can you do in São Paulo besides Avenida Paulista?
Spend an afternoon in Ibirapuera Park, eat at the Municipal Market, explore Liberdade, visit the Pinacoteca and the Ipiranga Museum, and finish among murals in Vila Madalena.
How do I combine São Paulo with Rio de Janeiro?
Copa also flies to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) through the Hub of the Americas®. Check the options for your dates in the search tool.
Do I need cash or can I pay by card?
Most tourist services accept international credit cards. Also carry some reais for small purchases.
What do I do if I don't speak Portuguese?
In tourist areas many people speak English and Spanish. Learning a few words of Portuguese helps you day to day.
How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
With your booked transfer, your hotel's transfer, a rental car or an authorized taxi, which you'll find in the arrivals area.
Which cities have flights to São Paulo with Copa?
Use the search tool on this page to see departure cities and available dates. Copa connects São Paulo with its network through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City.
Where can I buy tickets to São Paulo?
In the search tool on this page: choose your departure city and dates, review available flights and buy your tickets to São Paulo on copaair.com.
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