Flying from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's major gateways.
The average duration of a direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
With 89 flights a week between the two airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo with Aerolineas Argentinas at 00:45. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from AEP to GRU is with LATAM Airlines at 22:50.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo
$180 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. A return flight starts from $268. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book two months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flights.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on plane tickets from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
You can book a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Start your journey at AEP and touch down at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo plane tickets out of AEP. Get on board with any of these:
Finding a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight is a cinch. Whether you want to potentially save money on your fare or explore a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view your options. A popular stop when flying out of Jorge Newbery Airport is Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Jorge Newbery Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that take off from AEP arrive at their destination without delay.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can take a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo departing from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Kick off your travels at EZE and disembark at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When setting off from EZE, you can choose from multiple airlines that fly straight to your destination. Book a direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo plane ticket with one of these:
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight, browse these options when leaving from Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
EZE is about 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo:
Most flights that depart Ministro Pistarini Airport get to their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Follow your own route with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and venture far and wide through Sao Paulo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Central Sao Paulo is around 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Once your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 35 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to VCP. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH can get you a lower rate.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo has touched down. Central Sao Paulo is about 80 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there in a car.
Public transport can get you there in around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Begin your journey without stressing over how to arrive at your destination with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted suppliers here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're searching for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
April is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Paulista Avenue.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its popular sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, your itinerary will be busy.
Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
