Flying from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore your options for departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH), two of the city's main airports.
Book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 57 minutes.
Santos Dumont Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Sao Paulo.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), with 428 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GRU to SDU is the 06:00 Azul Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:25 with Azul Airlines.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to SDU won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can hop on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When departing from GRU, you can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport with Azul Airlines.
From central Sao Paulo, GRU is around 26 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Need a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)? Browse the fares jetting out of Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Sao Paulo to SDU setting off from VCP include:
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 1 hour and 16 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Sao Paulo to SDU, kick back in one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport:
About Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SDU instead:
Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Santos Dumont Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 3 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport is 35 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 64 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to SDU when you book 11 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey tend to be at their lowest.
You'll score the biggest savings on your tickets from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport by travelling in August. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo to SDU in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in July if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 17ºC and 27ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are essential stops on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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