Travelling from Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
Havana is two hours behind Sao Paulo. Havana Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to HAV, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to HAV with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GRU and HAV include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
76% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to HAV flight:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At VCP, that figure is 75%.
About Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Get off your flight from Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport and hop into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfortable option that's not too far from HAV, unpack your bags at Apartamento Familia Campa Daniela - Old Havana.
Getting from Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
From Havana Jose Marti International Airport, central Havana is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport is 241 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 494 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to HAV, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to HAV.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to visit Havana. March is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Sao Paulo to HAV plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Havana to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport in January when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Havana
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Havana Jose Marti International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Havana:
Your Havana visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Paseo del Malecón, Old Havana and La habana.
Explore more of Cuba
Santa Clara is just one of the many places in Cuba waiting to be explored after you've seen Havana. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
If you want to check out another great destination in Cuba, head for Pinar del Río, about 145 kilometres southwest of Havana. Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Martí Park and Independencia Park are the start of reasons to visit.