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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sao Paulo to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sao Paulo to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 12h 37m
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Cheapest • Avg $958 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 35m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul (GRU-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sao Paulo to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sao Paulo to Istanbul, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Sao Paulo, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $910 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,306 and $1,267 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,023, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.

When to book flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sao Paulo to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Sao Paulo to Istanbul flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sao Paulo and Istanbul?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul from Sao Paulo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

    SWISS, Lufthansa, Iberia, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sao Paulo to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sao Paulo to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sao Paulo and Istanbul, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,233 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $943 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Sao Paulo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Sao Paulo with another airline. Booking your flights between Sao Paulo and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Sao Paulo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $917 or less one-way and $1,268 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sao Paulo to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4354 reviews
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Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
LAX - IST
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Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

Both of our Business Class seats were broken. I'm sure they didn't just break before we boarded but were broken prior. They would not recline. We could sit up straight or lie down, nothing that would allow us to sit back and relax on a 12 hour flight. Totally unacceptable. Very expensive and a waste or money.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Turkish Airlines lost my reservation!!! I had the ticket, the receipt and they lost it!! Because the flight was fully booked, I had to wait 8 hours!!! Turkish Airlines provided me with NO FOOD, NO WATER!!! Absolutely ridiculous. They were pathetic. They admitted it was their fault for losing my reservation but provided me with nothing.

everything was excellent except for the meal on the fight from the Istanbul which was disgusting, the only choice of food available was pasta which was served frozen.

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

This was my third time using Turkish Airlines. I was well satisfied with the overall experience! I believe that no one is perfect and that everyday we are trying to do the best we can to help others by giving a part of our lives through service. I believe from what I’ve seen that Turkish Airlines, have come close to that service! I will definitely recommend and reuse their services again! Thank you!

Flight was late but loading plane was much easier in Istanbul than athens. Food was so-so and choice was limited. Flight attendants were extremely courteous and helpful; however, it was difficult to get attention during night time service. Overall good experience and the price was right

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

It is an airline that has the service that used to be in the old times as a standard and now is rare. Very good.

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

My bags never made it on the flight and I now have to wait for them to arrive hopefully tomorrow. You can’t even track your bags in the app to see where they are since they didn’t arrive. You have to file a claim and then wait for them to inform you when you will receive your bag. We were already delayed for an hour due to baggage so I don’t understand how my bag didn’t make the flight.

Good but could be better for comfort and entertainment aspect

Ok, my flight to Berlin was wonderful, no complaints everything I expected. The flight home however sucked! I hate using four letter words but there it is. The boarding process was horrible, me and others tried to board before with the e ticket, that did not work. Later I found out that it was a cyber attack. But they had 24 hours to get a plan in place. So that when people showed up they could be given information about the problem. The other problem is the help line was not working!

They can separate the young children from people who want to have a rest. It had lots of crying and loud noises from the children.

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

The company that I bought my tickets through, Cheapflightsfares, failed to provide my confirmation information in a timely manner, so I was unable to check on at the country and therefore unable to make my flight. As a matter of fact, I STILL have not received the confirmation. After having read more and more reviews about the company, Cheapflightsfares appears to have scammed hundreds of hopeful travelers out of thousands of dollars. Please look into this company and, for the sake of anyone planning their next trip, stop allowing them to do business through you.

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