Traveling from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio De Janeiro.
Choose from 765 weekly Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. The 04:00 departure with Gol is the earliest flight you can take. Gol operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your GIG to GRU flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Take off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Azul is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 80.43% of services arriving as scheduled, Gol is the most punctual carrier for GIG to GRU flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between GIG and GRU include:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is $35. A return fare is currently $73. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from GIG 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 Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GIG to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
79.57% of flights that leave from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near GIG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you have a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Travel at your own pace with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GIG to GRU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometers away to the north-east, popular attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometers south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without seeing Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.