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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sao Paulo to Lisbon:

• Earliest: departs at 00:45 and lands at 10:34
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 09:19.

The flight takes about 9h 49m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sao Paulo to Lisbon:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sao Paulo to Lisbon takes 9h 49m, covering 4,939 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Sao Paulo to Lisbon range from £515 to £798, with an average of £652 over the past 12 months. Anything below £515 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of £652. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £454 return via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared with £709 for direct.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while LATAM Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sao Paulo to Lisbon flights are:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: 88% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 81% on time
• Azul: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £32–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Sao Paulo to Lisbon flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Morning flights for 1%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £589 to £4,862. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sao Paulo to Lisbon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £298, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Drive on Holiday
• GREEN MOTION
• Guerin

Flights from Sao Paulo to Lisbon may depart from several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP). Flights usually arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sao Paulo to Lisbon route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

One-stop flights from Sao Paulo to Lisbon most commonly connect through:

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 11% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 4% of one-stop connections

Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Sao Paulo to Lisbon route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £611 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £718 – a £107 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Sao Paulo and Lisbon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL
• LATAM Airlines
• Azul

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 54m, compared to 14h 11m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 14h 51m via Brasilia (BSB).

Lisbon is 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo (Western European Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Lisbon are Chiado, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and Praça do Marquês de Pombal. These are among the most viewed places in Lisbon on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sao Paulo to Lisbon flights:

• Azul: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Most airlines from São Paulo to Lisbon have stopover options in major cities. However, the city depends on the airline and flight route. In addition, the layover duration varies. For this reason, check the flight route before booking to avoid extended layovers. Major layover cities include Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto, Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona, Natal, Maceió, Fortaleza, Madrid, and Porto Alegre.

All airlines on this route, including KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Azul Airlines, require your carry-on luggage to fit beneath your seat or in the overhead compartment. Again, these airlines are strict on luggage policy to ensure all passengers have a comfortable journey. Lufthansa offers a generous carry-on policy on this route.

KLM ensures sustainability by using sustainable aviation fuel from waste materials and crops. These airlines aim to reduce about 30% of carbon emissions per passenger by 2030. SWISS environmental sustainability practices include using sustainable aviation fuel and recycling to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

LIS airport serves several cities besides Lisbon. After landing, you can go to Camarate to the north, Sacavem to the northeast, Apelacao to the north, Bobadela to the northeast, and Ramada to the northwest. There are several buses and trains connecting the airport and these cities. However, if you need to explore these cities at your own pace, consider renting a car to enjoy the freedom and flexibility.