Flying from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo.
Porto Alegre (the location of Salgado Filho International Airport) and Sao Paulo share the same timezone — UTC-3.
The most popular flight route is from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). There are 184 services between these airports each week.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from POA to Sao Paulo. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as October and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Book a direct flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo and skip the layovers. POA offers nonstop services to these Sao Paulo airports:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
There's a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo, including:
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within Brazil. You will need a valid proof of identity however, such as a driver's licence or an ID card. Add them to your packing checklist after booking your cheap tickets from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo.
POA is around 11 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 52 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near POA? If you're catching an early flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Sao Paulo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo is R 494. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 955. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 3 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from POA to Sao Paulo.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 22 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 34 minutes.
After your flight from POA to Sao Paulo, rest your head at a hotel near CGH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Sao Paulo, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before you book a flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from POA to Sao Paulo in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are essential stops on your Sao Paulo itinerary.
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