Flying from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB): what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the departure points for your flight from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB). Explore the options for setting off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH), two of the city's main airports.
Take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 4 minutes.
Curitiba's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo. Afonso Pena International Airport is located in Curitiba.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) is the most popular route. There are 171 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas at 22:55. Go for the first GRU to CWB departure with Azul Airlines at 05:00 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to CWB, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) can be booked from this terminal.
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport departing from GRU. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The distance from central Sao Paulo to GRU is roughly 26 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)? Check out the fares departing from Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Sao Paulo to CWB taking off from VCP include:
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours and 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 97 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Sao Paulo to CWB? Kick back in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CWB instead:
Getting from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to central Curitiba
Afonso Pena International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Curitiba. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 27 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 53 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
Book a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport from 21 € or travel return from just 43 €. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to CWB if you book 9 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey are generally at their lowest.
To get the best deal on your tickets from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport, plan your trip for June (it has the cheapest flights). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' search function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
June is the busiest month to board a flight from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Curitiba, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Sao Paulo to CWB, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Curitiba, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport in July when temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about Curitiba
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Afonso Pena International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Curitiba:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are major attractions which should be on any good Curitiba itinerary.
Complete your Curitiba trip with a car rental
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