Travelling from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 4 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Curitiba (the location of Afonso Pena International Airport).
Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is the most popular route, with 171 weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from CWB to CGH is with GOL Linhas Aéreas at 21:00. Choose the first departure operated by LATAM Airlines at 05:35 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you get on your flight from CWB to Sao Paulo, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Reserve a direct flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo and skip the layovers. CWB offers nonstop options to these Sao Paulo airports:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo include:
For a flight within Brazil, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo, make sure your ID is up to date.
CWB is around 16 kilometres from central Curitiba. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 53 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to CWB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Sao Paulo
R 572 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo. A return flight starts at R 1,031. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CWB to Sao Paulo, book your trip 2 months ahead of the departure date.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from CWB to Sao Paulo every day.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 17 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 34 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near CGH. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from CWB to Sao Paulo at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from CWB to Sao Paulo in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Paulista Avenue.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Sao Paulo and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare options in one go to find your perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo.
