Travelling from Sao Paulo to Jakarta: what you need to know
Sao Paulo has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Jakarta departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Hop off the plane at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), the primary gateway of Jakarta.
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, making Jakarta ten hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
To ensure you make it on your Sao Paulo to Jakarta flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Jakarta
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Sao Paulo to Jakarta flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
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Located around 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Jakarta, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% touch down on time at their destination.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
You can reach VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 1 hour 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to Jakarta? Relax in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Viracopos Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.02%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Jakarta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CGK:
Explore without limits with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and find adventure across Jakarta and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Central Jakarta is around 11 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). As soon as your flight from Sao Paulo to Jakarta has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Best time to go to Jakarta
February is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Jakarta, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Jakarta based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Jakarta in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Jakarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Jakarta right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Jakarta:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are leading attractions which should be on any good Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Jakarta. Around 121 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Bekasi is another must-experience destination in Indonesia and is around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. No journey is complete without seeing TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.