Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to Dubai Starting at $469

The route Sao Paulo — Dubai is served by many carriers — 11 in total, including Emirates, Azul Brazilian Airlines, LATAM Chile, LATAM Brasil, Iberia, Qatar Airways, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, Avianca, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $469) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU) is the city’s main international gateway and a full-service hub for many long-haul and regional carriers, typically handling most intercontinental flights and full-service Brazilian airlines. Located about 25–30 km northeast of downtown São Paulo, journey times can range from 30–60+ minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on traffic; airport buses and coach services to central districts usually take 40–70 minutes and can be a more economical option. Train and metro connections have been expanding but may require transfers; fares vary by provider and route. Pros: wide range of lounges, dining and international connections; Cons: busy terminals and variable road congestion can make transfers slow. São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH) is primarily a domestic airport serving short-haul and business-oriented routes, often used by full-service and low-cost domestic carriers for quick hops around Brazil. It sits much closer to the city center — roughly 8–12 km from Avenida Paulista — so travel times are typically short, around 20–40 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on peak-hour traffic. Public buses and limited shuttle options are available and are usually cheaper but can be slower. Pros: convenient proximity for business travelers and faster check-in for domestic flights; Cons: smaller facilities and noise restrictions can limit late-night operations and international options. Viracopos–Campinas (VCP) operates more as a regional and cargo-oriented alternative and can be a budget-friendly option for some international and domestic flights, particularly low-cost carriers and charter services. It is located approximately 90–110 km northwest of central São Paulo, so land travel can take 1.5–2.5+ hours by bus or car depending on traffic, with airport shuttle and intercity bus services offering economical transfers. Pros: often calmer terminals and sometimes lower fares on certain routes; Cons: significant distance from downtown means longer transfers and less convenient connectivity for short trips.

Dubai is served primarily by two airports with distinct roles. Dubai International (DXB) functions as the city’s main international hub, handling a wide mix of full-service carriers and many long-haul routes; it’s typically perceived as mid-to-premium in terms of facilities and options. DXB sits about 10–15 km from downtown (roughly 15–25 minutes by taxi depending on traffic), with metro, buses and taxis commonly used—expect public transit fares to be modest and taxis to cost more. Al Maktoum International (DWC) operates as a growing budget and cargo-focused alternative farther south, typically cheaper on low-cost carriers but farther from the center (about 40–60 minutes by road). Pros: excellent connectivity and modern terminals; cons: DXB can be busy and DWC is less central and offers fewer transit choices.

In different months, ticket prices from Sao Paulo to Dubai vary: minimum — $475 (November 2025), maximum — $593 (January 2026). Typically, the flight costs $533–$1,125.