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$336+ Cheap flights from Lisbon (LIS) to Guarulhos Intl, Brazil (GRU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIS — GRU
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lisbon Humberto Delgado to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lisbon (LIS) to Guarulhos Intl (GRU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$637
(SWISS)

One-way from

$336
(Air Europa)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$698

Good round-trip deal

$835 or less

Good one-way deal

$407 or less
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Cheapest flights from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:55 pmLIS - GRU
1 stop31h 30mRoyal Air Maroc
Mon 11/2412:25 amGRU - LIS
1 stop32h 10mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 3/24$603
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:55 amLIS - GRU
1 stop27h 30mSWISS
Sun 9/216:30 pmGRU - LIS
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Deal found 3/24$637
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/238:05 pmLIS - GRU
1 stop13h 20mAir Europa
Mon 6/231:50 pmGRU - LIS
1 stop13h 00mAir Europa
Deal found 3/24$645
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/38:25 amLIS - GRU
1 stop13h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 6/233:30 pmGRU - LIS
1 stop20h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/24$648
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/208:05 pmLIS - GRU
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2710:10 pmGRU - LIS
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/610:00 amLIS - GRU
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Mon 5/268:30 pmGRU - LIS
2 stops34h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/24$684
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:45 pmLIS - GRU
1 stop13h 10mIberia
Thu 5/292:10 pmGRU - LIS
1 stop13h 35mIberia
Deal found 3/23$718
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/32:50 pmLIS - GRU
Nonstop10h 05mLATAM Airlines
Mon 6/235:40 pmGRU - LIS
Nonstop9h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/25$726
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/267:30 pmLIS - GRU
1 stop28h 20mKLM
Tue 6/39:45 pmGRU - LIS
1 stop21h 05mKLM
Deal found 3/24$740
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:25 pmLIS - GRU
Nonstop10h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 11/254:20 pmGRU - LIS
Nonstop9h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/24$760
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:05 amLIS - GRU
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Wed 6/256:15 pmGRU - LIS
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$802

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Lisbon

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Guarulhos Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 9/3

5:55 am-5:25 am

1 stop27h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 9/21

6:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$637

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 5/23

8:05 pm-5:25 am

1 stop13h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 6/23

1:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop13h 00m

$645

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 6/3

8:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 6/23

3:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$648

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 8/20

6:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 8/30

12:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$666

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 5/20

8:05 pm-5:25 am

1 stop13h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 5/27

10:10 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$669

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 5/6

10:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop26h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 5/26

8:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops34h 15m

$684

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 5/7

8:45 pm-5:55 am

1 stop13h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/29

2:10 pm-7:45 am

1 stop13h 35m

$718

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 6/3

2:50 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 6/23

5:40 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop9h 30m

$726

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 5/26

7:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 6/3

9:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$740

LisbonSao Paulo

LIS - GRU

LISGRU

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 5/14

4:45 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/29

12:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$762

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lisbon-Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lisbon-Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lisbon-Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lisbon-Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lisbon-Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Guarulhos Intl from Lisbon with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (average of $691). Flying from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LIS to GRU?

Find hourly flight availability from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from LIS to GRU are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Guarulhos Intl by month

Plan your trip to Guarulhos Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport ranges from 0.8 - 9.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Guarulhos Intl by month

Plan your trip to Guarulhos Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Guarulhos Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Guarulhos Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Guarulhos Intl. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and LATAM Airlines from Lisbon to Sao Paulo by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,749 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl?

    For a flight from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, you will be flying from Humberto Delgado. Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) is just 4.2 mi from the center of the city. Humberto Delgado is the only Lisbon airport and it handles 10 outbound flights to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl from Lisbon Humberto Delgado on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $637 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Europa and British Airways, starting at $645 and $648 round-trip. SWISS is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport are Air Europa ($336), Iberia ($341), and Royal Air Maroc ($398).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport on time: Beijing Capital Airlines (83%), EL AL (77%), Etihad Airways (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,308 for a flight from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $389 while the most popular route, (Lisbon Humberto Delgado - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) is currently priced at $659.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (average of $691). Flying from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Lisbon to Guarulhos Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air EuropaCheapest$514Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
IberiaCheapest$534Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAAGCheapest$562Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$644Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$711Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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