Travelling from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo one hour ahead of Santa Cruz.
Flights from VVI to GRU start at 09:05 — the earliest with BoA. The last service of the day is at 13:35 with BoA. Overall, there are 19 weekly Viru Viru International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your VVI to GRU flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Sao Paulo (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a snap with Gol. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Gol is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Gol is the most punctual carrier that operates VVI to GRU flights. A dependable 92.59% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Right now, 145 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Viru Viru International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 199 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from VVI to GRU, book your trip six months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from VVI to GRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Of all flights leaving Viru Viru International Airport, 62.94% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Viru Viru International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Santa Cruz. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to VVI? If you're boarding an early flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Viru Viru International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to central Sao Paulo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Viru Viru 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 faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VVI to GRU in July. Temperatures average 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 explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
