Travelling from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Porto Alegre and Sao Paulo follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
You can take your pick of 184 weekly Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your POA to CGH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, so getting to Sao Paulo (and then visiting more of Brazil!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Azul is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 75.37% of services landing on schedule, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering POA to CGH flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
At the moment, 43 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 73 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from POA to CGH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Of the departures from Salgado Filho International Airport, 76.68% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Salgado Filho International Airport from central Porto Alegre, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to POA:
Arriving at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CGH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
January is the busiest month for flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
Book your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport for February if you want to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from POA to CGH in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.