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Flights from Tokyo to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Sao Paulo. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Toronto, about 23h 16m door to door (49 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 23h 16m
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Tokyo to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey23h 16mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO New York (JFK) SAO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Brasil
Fri20:00 TYO19:17 JFK1h 28m connection20:45 JFK07:16 SAOJapan Airlines + American Airlines
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 23h 16m
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TYO Toronto (YYZ) SAO
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
Fri19:30 TYO18:18 YYZ3h 57m connection22:15 YYZ08:57 SAOAir Canada
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 25h 27m
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TYO Chicago (ORD) SAO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue17:30 TYO14:58 ORD6h 47m connection21:45 ORD09:38 SAOUnited Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 28h 08m
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TYO Frankfurt (FRA) SAO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~26h 27m
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TYO London (LHR) SAO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~26h 19m
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TYO Mexico City (MEX) SAO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~25h 51m
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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
23h 16mon current schedules
Time difference
-12hSao Paulo vs Tokyo
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
NRT, HND → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Tokyo to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Toronto and Chicago. 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 Tokyo to Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,537 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ), Chicago (ORD) and Frankfurt (FRA). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Sao Paulo?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). 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 Tokyo and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 12 hours behind Tokyo.

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