Travelling from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
The timezone in Edmonton is UTC-7, which is four hours behind Sao Paulo. Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to YEG.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to YEG departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
76% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can get to CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to YEG flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of VCP is 75%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near YEG:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and explore beyond Edmonton's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, central Edmonton is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
₹ 41,889 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 84,207. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to YEG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Save money on your flight from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
November is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Edmonton based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to YEG plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edmonton to range from 10ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -25ºC and 0ºC.
More about Edmonton
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Edmonton right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Edmonton International Airport:
Rogers Place and Citadel Theatre are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Edmonton travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Muttart Conservatory.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Edmonton, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Calgary to tick off its top attractions. From Stampede park to Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 113 kilometres south of Edmonton, Red Deer is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
