Travelling from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Salvador.
Flights from SSA to CGH start from 03:30 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 19:50 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can choose from 122 weekly Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your SSA to CGH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. When you're ready to start your Sao Paulo adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Brazil:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Azul.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SSA to CGH flights. A reliable 83.08% of its services on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight is 60 €. A return ticket right now is 116 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from SSA to CGH by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SSA to CGH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SSA arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.87% of the time.
To get to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport from central Salvador, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SSA. Whether you have an early flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGH instead:
Explore without limits with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and venture far and wide through Sao Paulo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
January is the most popular month for flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sao Paulo in April.
When reserving your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SSA to CGH in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its must-visit sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among the biggest draws.