Travelling from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Fortaleza are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Each week, there are 37 Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, jump on the 06:05 Gol flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:20 with LATAM Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CGH to FOR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. When you're ready to start your Fortaleza adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Brazil:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Azul.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CGH to FOR flights. A dependable 84.76% of its services on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight is $253. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $384. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CGH to FOR.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, 73.8% land on time at their destination.
To get to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CGH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
Consider booking a hotel near FOR if you have a late Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Pinto Martins Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Fortaleza and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Pinto Martins Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
Pinto Martins Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Fortaleza. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Fortaleza. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport for October if you want to visit Fortaleza during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGH to FOR in July. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Natal is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Fortaleza. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Brazil, consider Teresina, roughly 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza. Palacio de Karnak, Potycabana Park and Museu do Piaui are the start of reasons to visit.