Flying from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Sao Paulo.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Sao Paulo to CLT.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CLT that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between GRU and CLT include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
75.54% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Sao Paulo to CLT flight? Check in to a hotel near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
73.8% of flights leaving Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Viracopos Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of VCP is 75.02%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Consider booking a hotel near CLT if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and explore beyond Charlotte's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Charlotte. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is Rs75,368. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs144,397. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CLT if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Visit Charlotte in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Sao Paulo to CLT flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Charlotte
Start your Charlotte trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Discovery Place are a couple of major attractions to put on your Charlotte itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Explore more of the United States
Raleigh is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Charlotte. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Durham, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Charlotte. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District are the start of reasons to visit.
