Travelling from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) leaving from here.
6 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
Caracas is one hour behind Sao Paulo. Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS). You can choose from 3 direct services every week.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Sao Paulo to CCS. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When jetting out of GRU, you can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport with Gol.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with GOL Linhas Aéreas from GRU to CCS.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CCS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can reach CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Sao Paulo to CCS flight? Relax in a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down when they should. At VCP, that rate is 74%.
About Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CCS:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
From Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport, central Caracas is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
$250 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport. A return flight starts from $576. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CCS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Caracas. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to CCS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Caracas, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Caracas
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Caracas:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Caracas when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Museo de Bellas Artes followed by Avila station (Caracas cable car) and Eden El Avila National Park.
Explore more of Venezuela
You've visited Caracas, now it's time to discover other corners of Venezuela. Travel about 121 kilometres southwest to Valencia to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza Bolivar to San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Barquisimeto is another favourite destination in Venezuela and is around 257 kilometres west of Caracas. No trip is complete without seeing Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Mural Divina Pastora and Parque Zoológico y Botánico Bararida.
