Flying from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Buenos Aires has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flying out of Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
When working out where to arrive in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the major entry points.
The average time for a direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires.
The most popular route for flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo is from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Choose from 89 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximize your time on arrival, the earliest flight from AEP to GRU is the 00:40 Aerolineas Argentinas option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last available departure is at 22:55 with LATAM Airlines.
To ensure you make your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo
$116 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. A return flight starts from $206. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book two months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flights.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on plane tickets from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, you can depart from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Travel from AEP to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in one continuous trip.
You'll find a variety of carriers offering direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo plane tickets with departures from AEP, including:
Whether you want to explore another city along the way or just take a break, we make it a cinch to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make during your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight.
AEP is around 6 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Jorge Newbery Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from AEP land on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Consider booking your direct flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo out of Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Nonstop connections from EZE will take you to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When departing from EZE, you can pick from plenty of airlines that fly nonstop to your destination. Book a direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo plane ticket with one of these:
Split up your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Sao Paulo are:
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
You can reach EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 27 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo? Kick back in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your vacation officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a track record for punctuality. 84% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo takes around 30 minutes by car. The center is roughly 21 kilometers away.
It usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 8 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. After your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, it takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 35 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, unwind at a hotel near VCP. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make your way into the city center after your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo has arrived. Central Sao Paulo is about 80 kilometers from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
Public transport will get you there in around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Whether you're looking for a compact just for you or an SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the ideal Viracopos Airport rental car for your needs. Browse the types of wheels available from names such as Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're searching for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
April is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel around 499 kilometers north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its popular sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, your itinerary will be busy.
Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometers south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
