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Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Sao Paulo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and may arrive at several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €767 return via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared with €1,008 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €78–€87 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €921 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €1,016, a difference of €95. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo:

• Earliest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 08:54
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 10:09.

The flight takes about 12h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of €961. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo takes 12h 04m, covering 15,788 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €485, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 10m, compared to 15h 49m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 15h 51m via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Frankfurt am Main Airport (Brasilia Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Sao Paulo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) – daily rates from around €9:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• keddy by Europcar

Near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) – daily rates from around €9:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) – daily rates from around €9:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo range from €823 to €1,178, with an average of €961 over the past 12 months. Anything below €823 counts as a good deal.

Lufthansa is the only airline on the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sao Paulo route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.