Travelling from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo is 57 minutes.
Rio De Janeiro (the location of Santos Dumont Airport) and Sao Paulo share the same timezone — UTC-3.
With 425 weekly flights between the two airports, Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is the most popular route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from SDU to CGH is with Azul Airlines at 21:20.
To ensure you get on your flight from SDU to Sao Paulo, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Begin your trip with a direct flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo. From SDU, you can fly straight into any of these Sao Paulo airports:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
You'll find a good selection of carriers operating direct flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo, including:
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Brazil. You will need a valid proof of identity though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Put them on your packing checklist after booking your cheap tickets from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo.
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU takes approximately 16 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 2 kilometres in 3 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near SDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo is 23 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 48 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from SDU to Sao Paulo, reserve your trip 3 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo is November. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near GRU if you have a late flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. After your flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 17 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 34 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from SDU to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Before booking a flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from SDU to Sao Paulo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are major attractions which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
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