Traveling from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Viracopos Airport to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport is 55 minutes.
Flights from VCP to RAO start at 06:30 — the earliest with Azul. The latest departure is at 23:00 with Azul. Overall, there are 36 weekly Viracopos Airport to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your VCP to RAO flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Azul is your gateway to exploring Ribeirao Preto (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Viracopos Airport to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Azul.
The most punctual carrier that offers VCP to RAO flights is Azul. Its services land without delay 76.32% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO)
Currently, $43 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Viracopos Airport to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $65. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VCP to RAO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Viracopos Airport to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Viracopos Airport (VCP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Viracopos Airport, data shows 75.02% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Viracopos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it takes about 1 hour 15 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 97 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport will take about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near VCP? If you're boarding an early flight from Viracopos Airport to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Viracopos Airport to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RAO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and see more of Ribeirao Preto and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to central Ribeirao Preto
Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport is roughly 13 kilometers from central Ribeirao Preto. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO)
January is the most popular month for flights from Viracopos Airport to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ribeirao Preto in February.
Before locking in your flight from Viracopos Airport to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Ribeirao Preto, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from VCP to RAO in June if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometers south-east of Ribeirao Preto, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 434 kilometers east of Ribeirao Preto. No trip is complete without experiencing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.