Travelling from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Each week, there are 131 Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 06:05 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:20 with LATAM Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your SDU to GRU flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Azul has direct flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
Azul tops the list for bookings on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SDU to GRU flights. An exceptional 81.03% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, Rs11,216 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs21,443. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SDU to GRU by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SDU to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Of the departures from Santos Dumont Airport, 78.67% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Santos Dumont Airport from central Rio De Janeiro, it'll take around 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SDU:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sao Paulo in April.
Lock in your flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SDU to GRU in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Brazil, head for Curitiba, about 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are key reasons to visit.