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Connecting route · Netherlands → Brazil

Flights from Rotterdam to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Rotterdam to Sao Paulo. The fastest way is one stop via Barcelona or Lisbon, about 17h 10m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 40m
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Rotterdam to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey15h 40mVia Barcelona, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Barcelona or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Rotterdam to Sao Paulo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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RTM Barcelona (BCN) SAO
Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil
Sat07:00 RTM08:50 BCN4h 40m connection13:30 BCN19:10 SAOTransavia Holland + LATAM Brasil
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 10m
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2
RTM Lisbon (LIS) SAO
Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, TAP Air Portugal
Self-transfer likely ~15h 40m
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3
RTM Rome (FCO) SAO
Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: ITA Airways, LATAM Brasil
Self-transfer likely ~16h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,750 km6,055 miles
Journey time
15h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
-4hSao Paulo vs Rotterdam
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
RTM → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Rotterdam to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rotterdam to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Barcelona, Lisbon and Rome. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,750 km.
Where do you change planes between Rotterdam and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Barcelona (BCN), Lisbon (LIS) and Rome (FCO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rotterdam and Sao Paulo?
Rotterdam: Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 4 hours behind Rotterdam.

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