Rome (ROM) to Sao Paulo (SAO) flights

Looking for comfortable flights from Rome to Sao Paulo in Brazil? KLM offers you the best fares to reach the capital of Brazil with comfortable aircraft and on time. Check schedules and destination airports: with KLM, you can book flights from Rome to Sao Paulo to both Guarulhos International (GRU) and Congonhas (CGH).
The best way to reach the largest city in Brazil is to take advantage of the journey to relax and unwind: with the entertainment offered by KLM, time will fly by. Between watching a movie and playing a video game, you can enjoy snacks and order extra beverages while waiting for the hot meal, which also includes vegan options.
If you're traveling for business and want to surround yourself with tranquility and greater comfort for work, choose your seat in the Business Class, where you'll find a spacious and fully reclining seat: just what you need to rest well and arrive in Sao Paulo from the Rome flight ready for business meetings.
Traveling in business class means being pampered with small attentions that make the journey more enjoyable, such as finding a toiletry kit with all the essentials, being able to charge your personal devices in the USB outlet of the seat, savoring a three-course dinner prepared by top chefs, and using Sky Priority to avoid departure lines.
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Practical information for flights from Rome to Sao Paulo

When booking flights from Rome to Sao Paulo and back, it's important to check which airport you're traveling to. You can arrive at either Guarulhos, the largest, or Congonhas, which is 8 kilometers from downtown Sao Paulo, in the Campo Belo neighborhood. To reach the Da Congonhas hotel, the most convenient and fast way is by taxi.
Guarulhos International Airport, also known as Cumbica, is located 25 kilometers outside the center of Sao Paulo. With authorized Guarucoop taxi services, which offer a fair fixed rate, you can comfortably reach the city center in about half an hour. Alternatively, Guarulhos Airport is connected to the city by the Airport Express train, which takes you to the Luz subway station in downtown Sao Paulo. There are also bus connections, but they are slow and inconvenient when traveling with luggage.

Best time to visit Sao Paulo

There is no better time to book flights from Rome to Sao Paulo. The capital of Brazil is welcoming and livable at any time of the year. You just need to keep in mind that the months from November to March are the hottest, with high humidity and temperatures exceeding 30°C. For those who don't tolerate the tropical climate well, it's better to look for flights from Rome to Sao Paulo during the cooler periods of the year: from May to September, when the temperature ranges from 15°C to 25°C. However, if you don't want to miss the Carnival celebrations, be sure to look for the best flight deals from Rome to Sao Paulo in advance to see the dances and parades that attract tourists from around the world from January to February.

What to see in Sao Paulo

This is a city that offers so much for art lovers, those who want to discover the country's culture, and those looking for entertainment. In addition to the useful suggestions you'll find in our Sao Paulo guide, here are some points of interest in the city.

• Catedral da Sé, a Gothic cathedral symbol of Sao Paulo towering in the city center.
• Museum of Contemporary Art with works by Picasso, Chagall, and Modigliani, located in Parque Ibirapuera, the city's green lung, along with the Planetarium, the Afro Brazil Museum, and the Aerospace Museum.
• Mosteiro de São Bento, with golden altars and carved wooden choir.
• Municipal Theater, an iconic building of the Brazilian capital, to visit for dance and opera performances.
• Mercado Municipal, the covered market where you can taste local gastronomy and buy souvenirs.
• La Pinacoteca do Estado with a vast collection of Brazilian artworks ranging from colonial times to the present.

Flights from Rome to Sao Paulo: Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sao Paulo in Brazil?

Sao Paulo is the capital of Brazil. The city has developed on a plateau of the Serra do Mar, 800 meters above sea level and 70 kilometers away.

How long is the flight from Rome to Sao Paolo?

The flight time required to fly with KLM from Rome to Sao Paulo, via Amsterdam, is approximately 17 hours.

What time is it in Sao Paulo?

To work out the exact time in Sao Paulo, simply set your Italian watch back 4 hours, and 5 hours when daylight saving time is in effect in Italy.

What to do in Sao Paulo?

In addition to exploring churches and museums, it's nice to stroll through the shopping streets in Sao Paulo. There's Avenida Paulista with many shops and Rua Oscar Freire, one of the city's chicest avenues, where you'll find luxury boutiques, design stores, high-fashion boutiques, and exclusive restaurants. Another pleasant walk is along the colorful Beco do Batman in the Vila Madalena neighborhood, with murals and graffiti by famous artists.

How many airports are there in Sao Paulo, Brazil?

The airports in Sao Paulo, Brazil designated with the code SAO are three: Congonhas International (CGH), Guarulhos International (GRU), and Viracopos-Campinas International (VCP), the farthest from the capital, approximately 85 kilometers away.