Traveling from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Arrive in Santo Domingo at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
The timezone in Santo Domingo is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Sao Paulo.
To ensure you make it on your Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo, you can depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Fly from GRU to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in one seamless trip.
Keep an eye out for promotions with Arajet. This airline offers direct Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo plane tickets out of GRU.
We make it simple to find a Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
GRU is about 21 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
You can get to VCP from the center of Sao Paulo in about 1 hour 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes to cover the 80 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo? Relax in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Viracopos Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.02%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) is approximately 27 kilometers from central Santo Domingo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SDQ:
Grab a Las Americas International Airport rental car and discover Santo Domingo and beyond with your own wheels. Final Rentals, FlexWays and INFINITY RENT are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Las Americas International Airport around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo flight.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Central Santo Domingo is about 13 kilometers from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ). Once your flight from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
Moderno Apartamento Para tu Estancia is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of JBQ. Drop your bags here after your flight from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Why base your plans around someone else's schedule? Pick up a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car and steer your own course. Reserve a set of wheels here with FlexWays.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from JBQ in advance so you can just grab the keys and be on your way.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
May is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Santo Domingo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Santo Domingo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
More about Santo Domingo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Santo Domingo right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Santo Domingo:
Alcazar de Colon and National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) are a couple of major attractions to put on your Santo Domingo must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Palace.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Este is just one of the many cities in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santo Domingo. Around 13 kilometers to the east, popular attractions include Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
If you want to check out another corner of Dominican Republic, consider San Pedro de Macorís, roughly 64 kilometers east of Santo Domingo. El Parquecito, Patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de San Pedro de Macoris and Museo Cultural San Pedro are key reasons to visit.
