São Paulo Connections: Networking Tips for Business Travelers

Azul Brazilian Airlines has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration to begin ticket sales for its inaugural flights between Brazil and the United States.

The carrier, Brazil’s third-largest airline, will launch daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale International Airport and São Paulo/Campinas International Airport starting December 2. Daily nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and São Paulo/Campinas will begin December 15. Introductory fares start at $888 roundtrip.

On the Fort Lauderdale–São Paulo/Campinas route, departures from Fort Lauderdale are scheduled for 7:00 p.m., with arrivals in São Paulo/Campinas the following morning at 6:20 a.m. Return flights depart São Paulo/Campinas at 11:27 p.m. and arrive in Fort Lauderdale at 5:00 a.m. local time.

On the Orlando–São Paulo/Campinas route, departures from Orlando are set for 7:45 p.m., with arrivals in São Paulo/Campinas the next morning at 7:35 a.m. Return service departs São Paulo/Campinas at 11:04 a.m. and arrives in Orlando at 5:10 p.m. the same day.

These new routes expand Azul’s international network and offer direct connections for travelers between southeastern Florida and Brazil’s Campinas gateway to São Paulo. Daily schedules provide convenient overnight westbound travel and daytime eastbound returns, catering to both leisure and business travelers seeking straightforward connections between these cities.