Flying from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Sao Paulo. Explore your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when planning your flight from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ).
Santo Domingo is one hour behind Sao Paulo. Las Americas International Airport is located in Santo Domingo, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to SDQ, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During high season, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to SDQ that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GRU and SDQ include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
75.54% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can arrive at CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to SDQ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.8%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Viracopos Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of VCP is 75.02%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SDQ:
Grab a Las Americas International Airport rental car and discover Santo Domingo and beyond with your own wheels. Final Rentals, FlexWays and INFINITY RENT are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Right now, 130 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 261 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to SDQ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). August is the busiest month to travel to Santo Domingo. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Santo Domingo is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to SDQ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Santo Domingo
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Las Americas International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santo Domingo:
There are loads of things to do in Santo Domingo when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Alcazar de Colon followed by The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres east of Santo Domingo, a trip to La Romana will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Altos de Chavon, Minitas Beach and Dye Fore Golf Course of Casa de Campo.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the Dominican Republic, head for Puerto Plata, about 177 kilometres north-west of Santo Domingo. Long Beach, Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) and Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car are highlights.
