Flying from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Buenos Aires has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
2 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
The most popular route is from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), with 89 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from AEP to GRU is the 12:40am Aerolineas Argentinas service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 10:55pm with LATAM Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to GRU. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Take the express route from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) are available from here.
At AEP, there's a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, including:
Most travellers choose to book seats with LATAM Airlines from AEP to GRU.
LATAM Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 91.75% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Jorge Newbery Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AEP touch down on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Looking to fly out of Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)? Direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
When leaving from EZE, you'll have your choice of airlines that fly nonstop to your destination. Soar through the skies on a direct flight from Buenos Aires to GRU with any of these:
On the EZE to GRU route, Ethiopian Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Flights between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport are more likely to arrive as scheduled with SWISS than with any other carrier.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Buenos Aires to GRU flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 83.93% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near GRU:
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is Rs39,938. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs57,871. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to GRU. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Sao Paulo. July is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your Buenos Aires to GRU flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Your Sao Paulo visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
If you want to check out another side of Brazil, consider Piracicaba, roughly 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal are highlights.
