Flying from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): what you need to know
Sao Paulo has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
3 hours 2 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport.
Viru Viru International Airport is located in Santa Cruz. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 1 hour behind Sao Paulo.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), with 26 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GRU to VVI is the 09:30 GOL Linhas Aéreas service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 18:35 with Boliviana de Aviacion.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Sao Paulo to VVI. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can jump on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When taking off from GRU, you can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport with GOL Linhas Aéreas.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from Sao Paulo to VVI leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The distance from central Sao Paulo to GRU is about 26 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Prefer to leave from Viracopos Airport (VCP)? You can reserve a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) departing from this hub.
From VCP, direct flights from Sao Paulo to VVI are available with Boliviana de Aviacion.
VCP is about 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 1 hour and 16 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Sao Paulo to VVI? Unwind in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near VVI:
Getting from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
From Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport is R 1,062. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,863. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to VVI.
The cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Santa Cruz. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is September, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo to VVI in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in July for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 14ºC and 33ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Viru Viru International Airport.
More about Santa Cruz
Be sure to add Plaza Principal de Tres Cruces to your itinerary. This is one of the most popular attractions to see while you're visiting Santa Cruz.
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