Flying from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Porto Seguro Airport.
Porto Seguro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Ribeirao Preto.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RAO to BPS flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Porto Seguro (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a snap with Azul. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Porto Seguro Airport.
Azul is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers RAO to BPS flights is Azul. Its services land without delay 73.68% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
$70 is the best price for a one-way Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Porto Seguro Airport flight. Return flights start at $117. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from RAO to BPS by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Porto Seguro Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO)
Of the flights that depart from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport, 73.93% land on time at their destination.
To reach Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport from central Ribeirao Preto, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near RAO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Porto Seguro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
If you're coming in on a late Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Porto Seguro Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near BPS:
Travel at your own speed with a Porto Seguro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Foco or Unidas and find adventure across Porto Seguro and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Porto Seguro Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) to central Porto Seguro
Porto Seguro Airport to the center of Porto Seguro has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Porto Seguro Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Porto Seguro in April.
Book your flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Porto Seguro Airport for February if you'd like to visit Porto Seguro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RAO to BPS in August. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Porto Seguro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometers north of Porto Seguro, a visit to Salvador will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Pelourinho, Mercado Modelo and Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Brazil, consider Vila Velha, roughly 451 kilometers south of Porto Seguro. Ruinas, Morro da Concha and Museu Vivo da Barra do Jucu are the start of reasons to visit.