Flying from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC): What you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC) flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Take a direct Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 55 minutes.
Sao Paulo and San Carlos Bariloche (where San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you land.
The busiest route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC). Take your pick of 3 direct services every week. Aerolineas Argentinas operates a 9:15am departure between GRU and BRC.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Sao Paulo to BRC. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Fly without interruptions from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC) can be booked from here.
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport leaving from GRU. Get on board with any of these:
Most passengers prefer to fly with LATAM Airlines from GRU to BRC.
Whether you want to explore a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to BRC.
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
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Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 73.8%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Begin your trip at Viracopos Airport (VCP) and head straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport out of here.
Set off from VCP with Azul. This trusted airline offers direct Sao Paulo to BRC plane tickets.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Azul from VCP to BRC.
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
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The on-time performance rate of VCP is 75.02%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
Once your flight from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport has touched down, relax and unwind at a nearby hotel. Cabañas Chesa Engadina is a convenient option just a short drive from BRC.
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To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport flight.
Getting from San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC) to central San Carlos Bariloche
Central San Carlos Bariloche is around 14 kilometres from San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport is $178. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $497. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to BRC by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
August is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC). Plan your visit to San Carlos Bariloche in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your Sao Paulo to BRC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in San Carlos Bariloche, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport in July when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about San Carlos Bariloche
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in San Carlos Bariloche right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Lago Nahuel Huapi, Parque Municipal Llao Llao and Garganta del Diablo are highlights which should feature on any good San Carlos Bariloche itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
San Carlos Bariloche has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Argentina waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of San Carlos Bariloche, a trip to Zapala will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Espacio verde, Plaza Bourdes and El Ferrocarril zona centro Park.
Around 193 kilometres south of San Carlos Bariloche, Esquel is another essential stop in Argentina. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at La Cascada, Arroyo Esquel and Snowman Esquel.
