Travelling from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (where Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport is located) are both in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
The busiest route is from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP). Choose from 34 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SJP to VCP is the 00:50 Azul service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 20:50 with Azul.
For a relaxed start to your SJP to Sao Paulo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month such as October? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop from SJP to Sao Paulo. Choose from these arrival points when searching for a Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo ticket:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Top carriers that offer direct flights from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo include:
The journey from central Sao Jose Do Rio Preto to SJP takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel close to SJP? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) to Sao Paulo
$47 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return ticket right now is $101. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from SJP to Sao Paulo, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SJP to Sao Paulo by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from SJP to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 50 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your SJP to Sao Paulo flight:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH can get you a lower rate.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo and head straight for your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The centre of Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can take you there in around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your SJP to Sao Paulo flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or just give yourself time to get your footing in a new city at:
If you're looking for a vehicle with specific features, book your ride from VCP around four weeks ahead of your flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo. This gives you a higher chance of getting your preferred car, on top of a better deal.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from SJP to Sao Paulo in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport to Sao Paulo, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres northeast of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
