How to find cheap flights to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport is 402 €. A return plane ticket to RAO right now is 1.442 €.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Ribeirao Preto, where Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to secure an awesome deal and have a wider range of flight choices.
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Best time to go to Ribeirao Preto
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Ribeirao Preto is typically May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to RAO, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Head to Ribeirao Preto in June if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to RAO, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
February is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Ribeirao Preto then.
With averages of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF), September is when Ribeirao Preto is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF), June brings the lowest temperatures.
With two days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Ribeirao Preto.
The wettest time of year is January. Go then and you'll likely get around 19 days of rainfall.
Flying to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO): What you need to know
Get to Ribeirao Preto in one go. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport:
If you want to jet off with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your RAO plane ticket with GOL Linhas Aéreas. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
When you hop off the plane at RAO, you'll be in the UTC-3 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to RAO. Book a room at any of these stays close to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Start your Ribeirao Preto break sooner by picking up a car hire in RAO. Localiza, Unidas and Movida are trusted providers to choose from here.
Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This rating reflects how often departing flights from RAO arrive without running late.
Getting to central Ribeirao Preto from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO)
RAO is about 13 kilometres from central Ribeirao Preto.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to RAO, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the journey to take about 1 hour on public transport.
Ribeirao Preto comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Ribeirao Preto highlights
These top attractions should be high on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Ribeirao Preto:
Ribeirão Shopping: Located around 3 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Itamarati Garden: Here's where you can hit the pause button while exploring Ribeirao Preto. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres south of the centre.
Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras: Want more reasons to visit Ribeirao Preto? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 8 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
How to get to Franca from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO)
Off to the nearby city of Franca? It's about 80 kilometres from RAO. Give yourself around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
Public transport will get you to Franca in 2 hours 55 minutes or so.
Travelling from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Sao Carlos
About 97 kilometres away, Sao Carlos is another city within easy reach of Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport. It takes around 3 hours to make the trip on public transport from RAO.
Reaching it by car takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of Brazil
There's loads more to see and do in Brazil, starting with Sao Paulo. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are must-visits in this city, which is about 290 kilometres south-east of Ribeirao Preto. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the closest airport in Sao Paulo.
Another city in Brazil that belongs on your itinerary is Guarulhos. From Ribeirao Preto, it's around 290 kilometres south-east and offers top sights like Parque Shopping Maia and Floresta da Canastra. Add a stop at Natural Science Museum too.
Let your travels lead you to Campinas. Roughly 209 kilometres south of Ribeirao Preto, Igreja da Imaculada, Museu of Contemporary Art and Coffee museum are reason enough to go.