Flying from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO). Explore the options for taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH), two of the city's main airports.
Book a direct Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Sao Paulo and Ribeirao Preto (where Leite Lopes Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) is the most popular route. You can choose from 12 direct services each week between GRU and RAO.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to RAO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Fly without interruptions from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) are available from here.
When jetting out of GRU, you can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport with LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from GRU to RAO.
With 76.53% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
71% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Prefer to leave from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)? Direct Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From CGH, direct flights from Sao Paulo to RAO can be booked with LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from CGH to RAO.
The most reliable carrier is GOL Linhas Aéreas. Its Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Leite Lopes Airport flights arrive as planned 76.47% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to RAO flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Get there with one smooth ride from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport are available from here.
Buckle up and take off from VCP with Azul. This reputable carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to RAO plane tickets.
Azul Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from VCP to RAO.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 75.08% of its services arriving as scheduled.
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport flight:
Flights that take off from VCP reach their destination as scheduled 74% of the time.
About Leite Lopes Airport (RAO)
Reserve a hotel near RAO if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport flight.
Getting from Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) to central Ribeirao Preto
Leite Lopes Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Ribeirao Preto. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO)
Rs11,648 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport. A return flight starts at Rs23,587. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to RAO. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Ribeirao Preto. August is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to RAO plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ribeirao Preto to range from 17ºC to 37ºC.
June sees temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ribeirao Preto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ribeirao Preto right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Leite Lopes Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café are top attractions which should be on every Ribeirao Preto itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ribeirao Preto. Around 290 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Guarulhos is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Ribeirao Preto. No trip is complete without experiencing Natural Science Museum, Reserva Florestal São Domingos and Nelson Rodrigues Theatre.
