Travelling from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
El Calafate (the location of El Calafate Airport) and Sao Paulo are in the same timezone — UTC-3.
For a relaxed start to your FTE to Sao Paulo flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
To reach FTE from central El Calafate, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
85.18% of flights departing from El Calafate Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of FTE.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've seen for a one-way El Calafate Airport to Sao Paulo flight is $385. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,175. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from FTE to Sao Paulo, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from El Calafate Airport to Sao Paulo throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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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 grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from El Calafate Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from FTE to Sao Paulo can help you get the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Once you've hopped off your flight from El Calafate Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 35 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near CGH. Settle in and get cosy after your FTE to Sao Paulo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make collecting a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at CGH can get you a lower rate.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is about 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre in a cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from El Calafate Airport to Sao Paulo.
The journey takes around 3 hours 25 minutes using public transport.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by choosing a hotel near VCP after your FTE to Sao Paulo flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
Whether you're after a budget-friendly compact for a solo escape or a roomy SUV to fit the whole crew comfortably, you'll find the ideal Viracopos Airport rental car for your needs. Browse the range of wheels available from names such as Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're after a specific make or model, book your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from El Calafate Airport to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, along with a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Before you book your flights from El Calafate Airport to Sao Paulo, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Sao Paulo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Lock in an El Calafate Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket with a departure in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from FTE to Sao Paulo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from El Calafate Airport to Sao Paulo, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.