Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Porto Alegre's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
Each week, there are 265 Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your GRU to POA flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Porto Alegre (and then other parts of Brazil) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most travellers choose to travel with Azul on this route.
Gol is the most punctual carrier offering GRU to POA flights, with 76.08% of its services landing on schedule.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. Many passengers pass through Arturo Merino Benitez Airport when flying between GRU and POA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight is 24 €. A return ticket right now is 53 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRU to POA.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near GRU? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Consider booking a hotel near POA if you're on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car and discover Porto Alegre and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Foco and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Salgado Filho International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport to central Porto Alegre has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Porto Alegre. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport for January if you want to explore Porto Alegre during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to POA in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Porto Alegre has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre, a trip to Joinville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Rua das Palmeiras, Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park.
Florianopolis is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre. No trip is complete without dropping by Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge.
