Flying from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International 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 GRU start from 02:25 — the first with Gol. The last service of the day is at 23:20 with LATAM Airlines. In total, there are 96 weekly Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your SSA to GRU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Gol has direct flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Gol.
With a dependable 80.15% of services landing on schedule, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time record for SSA to GRU flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SSA and GRU:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, 78 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 153 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SSA to GRU by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SSA to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.87% of flights that depart SSA land on time.
Central Salvador to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SSA:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SSA to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include 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. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.