Travelling from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Curitiba follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Flights from CGH to CWB start at 06:10 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:25 with Azul. Overall, you can take your pick of 171 weekly Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CGH to CWB flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport, so jetting to Curitiba (and then visiting more of Brazil!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Azul on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CGH to CWB flights is LATAM Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 79.04% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
33 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport flight. Return flights start at 60 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CGH to CWB.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
73.8% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CGH? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
If you're getting in on a late Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CWB:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Afonso Pena International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Curitiba and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Afonso Pena International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to central Curitiba
From Afonso Pena International Airport, Curitiba is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Curitiba in April.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport for February if you want to visit Curitiba during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CGH to CWB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Curitiba, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel about 338 kilometres north-east to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading attractions. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Curitiba, Guarulhos is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Parque Bom Clima, Morrinho do GRU Airport and Bosquinho.