Flying from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 27 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo.
Sao Luiz (the location of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport) and Sao Paulo share the same timezone — UTC-3.
The busiest route is from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Take your pick of 29 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SLZ to GRU is the 01:00 GOL Linhas Aéreas option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:00 with GOL Linhas Aéreas.
To ensure you get on your flight from SLZ to Sao Paulo, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a nonstop flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo that lands at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
There's a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo, such as:
When flying within Brazil, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring some form of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo, make sure your ID is up to date.
SLZ is about 13 kilometres from central Sao Luiz. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near SLZ. Whether you have an early flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Sao Paulo
64 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 126 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from SLZ to Sao Paulo by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the centre of Sao Paulo takes about 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 34 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from SLZ to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Sao Paulo in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo for February to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from SLZ to Sao Paulo sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Sao Paulo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Paulista Avenue.
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