Travelling from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo and Ribeirao Preto (where Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport is located) are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
The busiest route is from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Viracopos Airport (VCP). There are 34 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from RAO to VCP is the 05:50 Azul option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 20:50 with Azul.
Allow plenty of time to make your RAO to Sao Paulo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Begin your journey at RAO and travel nonstop to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo tickets.
You'll find a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo, including:
RAO is about 6 kilometres from central Ribeirao Preto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a hotel close to RAO? If you're boarding an early flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport, 73.93% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Sao Paulo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo flight is 20 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 43 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from RAO to Sao Paulo. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Scoring cheap tickets from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across every month and bag an incredible deal.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the centre of Sao Paulo takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Explore without limits with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your flight from RAO to Sao Paulo can help you get the best possible rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 35 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CGH. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your RAO to Sao Paulo flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo has arrived. Central Sao Paulo is about 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
The journey will take about 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your RAO to Sao Paulo flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new city at:
Take control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida are some companies you can book with.
Around four weeks ahead of your flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo is a good time to secure your vehicle from VCP. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even pick up some early bird discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Visit Sao Paulo in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RAO to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are major attractions which should be on any good Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.