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Flights from Sao Paulo to Athens

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Athens. The fastest way is one stop via Madrid or Lisbon, about 13h 58m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 58m
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Sao Paulo to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey13h 58mVia Madrid, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Athens

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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SAO Madrid (MAD) ATH
Leg 1: Air China, Air Europa, Iberia · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia
Tue21:30 SAO12:11 MAD1h 04m connection13:15 MAD17:28 ATHLATAM Brasil + Aegean Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 58m
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SAO Lisbon (LIS) ATH
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Sky Express (Greece)
Tue21:00 SAO10:32 LIS1h 13m connection11:45 LIS17:33 ATHTAP Air Portugal + Aegean Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 33m
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SAO Frankfurt (FRA) ATH
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
Mon00:15 SAO16:34 FRA1h 11m connection17:45 FRA21:13 ATHLATAM Brasil + Lufthansa
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 58m
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SAO London (LHR) ATH
Leg 1: British Airways, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, British Airways
Mon00:15 SAO15:10 LHR1h 35m connection16:45 LHR22:05 ATHLATAM Brasil + Aegean Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 50m
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SAO Rome (FCO) ATH
Leg 1: ITA Airways, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~15h 38m
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SAO Paris (CDG) ATH
Leg 1: Air France, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air France, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~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
10,027 km6,227 miles
Journey time
13h 58mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hAthens vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → ATH

Flights from Sao Paulo to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Lisbon and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,027 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Athens?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS), Frankfurt (FRA) and London (LHR). Air China flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Athens?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Athens?
Athens is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.

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