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Connecting route · Brazil → Japan

Flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Washington, about 26h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 25h 37m
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Sao Paulo to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey25h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Washington

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Tokyo

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 Paris (CDG) TYO
Leg 1: Air France, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Air France, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~26h 23m
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SAO Washington (IAD) TYO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 41m
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SAO Madrid (MAD) TYO
Leg 1: Air China, Air Europa, Iberia · Leg 2: Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~26h 26m
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SAO Toronto (YYZ) TYO
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~25h 40m
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SAO New York (EWR) TYO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 37m
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SAO Dallas (DFW) TYO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 46m
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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
18,537 km11,511 miles
Journey time
25h 37mestimate
Time difference
+12hTokyo vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Tokyo
JPY
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → NRT, HND

Flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Washington and Madrid. 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 Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,537 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Washington (IAD), Madrid (MAD) and Toronto (YYZ). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Tokyo?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.

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