Skyscrapers to the horizon, caipirinhas at sunset and summer in full swing.
Air Europa flies from Milan, Rome and Venice to São Paulo from €583 return, with one stop in Madrid each way. The cheapest dates are in late February, right in the middle of the Brazilian summer.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino or Venice, Italy
- To: São Paulo Guarulhos, Brazil
- Airline: Air Europa
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Madrid)
- Price: €583 - €591 return
- When: February - March 2027
Example dates:
Milan: 17/02/2027 - 03/03/2027
Milan: 18/02/2027 - 03/03/2027
Venice: 18/02/2027 - 03/03/2027
Rome: 17/02/2027 - 03/03/2027
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From Milan (€583) you leave Malpensa at 18:20 and land in São Paulo at 06:30 the next morning, after 3h10 in Madrid. The return leaves at 15:05 and lands in Milan at 15:00 the next day, with 7h40 in Madrid. From Rome (€591) the stops in Madrid are short: 2h50 out and 1h50 back. From Venice (€585) the outbound stop in Madrid is 10h50. The Economy Lite fare includes cabin baggage only.
💰 How far does your money go?
An espresso at the bar in Italy costs about €1.30 and a spritz at aperitivo time in Milan €9. In São Paulo, a coxinha from a bakery costs about €0.80, a pastel at the Mercadão €2 and a caipirinha around €4. A prato feito, the classic lunch of rice, beans, meat and salad, costs about €5.
☀️ The Weather
Late February and March are summer in São Paulo. Expect warm days of 28°C, nights around 19°C and short, heavy thunderstorms in the late afternoon. Mornings are usually sunny, so plan the city walks early and the bars for after the rain.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay near Avenida Paulista or in Jardins for the metro, the museums and the restaurants.
H4 La Residence Paulista · 8.5/10 · From €68/night
Simple apartments a short walk from Avenida Paulista and its metro stations.
L'Hotel PortoBay São Paulo · 9.1/10 · From €219/night
A classic hotel just off Avenida Paulista, with a pool and a spa.
Hotel Unique · 9.3/10 · From €515/night
The famous boat-shaped hotel near Ibirapuera Park, with a rooftop pool and bar.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Madrid
On the way back from São Paulo you land in Madrid early in the morning and have about 7h40 before your flight to Milan (from Venice, the long stop is on the way out). The Cercanías train and metro reach the city centre in about 30 minutes, so there is time for the classics. Be back at the airport at least 2 hours before your next flight.
Royal Palace skip-the-line tour: The largest royal palace in Western Europe, with a guide and no queue.
Private city tour by eco tuk tuk: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Gran Vía in a couple of hours, without walking.
If you'd rather rest:
Meliá Madrid Barajas · 9.0/10 · From €183/night
A hotel with a pool about 1.6 km from the airport, with a shuttle.
Ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas · 8.6/10 · From €100/night
A cheaper option about 3 km away, for a shower and a nap.
🎯 What to Do
São Paulo is art, food and nightlife on a huge scale.
MASP highlights tour: Brazil's best art collection, in the red building on Avenida Paulista, with a guide.
Edifício Itália viewpoint: The view from the 41st floor over a city that goes on to the horizon.
Bar and street art crawl: Beco do Batman's murals and the bars of Vila Madalena with a local guide.
Cantareira rainforest hike: A guided walk through one of the largest urban forests in the world, on the edge of the city.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
São Paulo is the gateway to the rest of Brazil.
Ilhabela: Island beaches and waterfalls, about 3 hours by road and ferry.
Rio de Janeiro: Copacabana, Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer, about 1 hour by air. Search flights
Iguaçu Falls: One of the largest waterfalls in the world, about 1h40 by air. Search flights
Florianópolis: An island with more than 40 beaches, about 1h15 by air. Search flights
Salvador: Afro-Brazilian culture and colonial Pelourinho, about 2h20 by air. Search flights
€583 return to São Paulo in the Brazilian summer. Leave the Italian winter behind.
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