Flying from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport (UYU): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport (UYU). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the main airports in Sao Paulo.
Uyuni Airport is located in Uyuni. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Sao Paulo.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Sao Paulo to UYU. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to UYU flight:
73.8% of all departures from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The trip to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Viracopos Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At VCP, that rate is 75.02%.
About Uyuni Airport (UYU)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near UYU and turn in quicker:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
Rs42,638 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport. Return flights start at Rs91,959. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to UYU, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
May is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport (UYU). Plan your visit to Uyuni in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Sao Paulo to UYU flight ticket departing in November if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Uyuni to range from 0ºC to 20ºC.
July has temperatures of between -3ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Uyuni
Start your Uyuni trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Uyuni Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Salt Flats and Uyuni Park are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Uyuni itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Salar de Uyuni.
Explore more of Bolivia
Uyuni has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Bolivia you should also see. About 225 kilometres north-east of Uyuni, a visit to Sucre will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like La Recoleta, Centro Històrico - UNESCO and Simon Bolivar Park.
Around 274 kilometres north of Uyuni, Oruro is another favourite stop in Bolivia. Experience major highlights starting with Carnaval de oruro, Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon and Catedral de Oruro.