Travelling from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is four hours behind Sao Paulo.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to YYC, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to YYC departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
71% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to YYC flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At VCP, that figure is 74%.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near YYC and get cosy, quick:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport flight.
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
From Calgary International Airport, central Calgary is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport is ₹ 32,577. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 72,797. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to YYC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
January is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport (YYC), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Calgary based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 26ºC. Book your Sao Paulo to YYC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has temperatures of between -22ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Calgary International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Calgary:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre, Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge are must-visits when exploring Calgary.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Red Deer is another essential stop in Canada and is around 129 kilometres north of Calgary. No trip is complete without a visit to Discovery Canyon, Red Deer Mountain Bike Park and Old C.P.R. Bridge.
