Travelling from Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport (GPS): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport (GPS). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the two main airports in Sao Paulo.
The timezone in Seymour is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Sao Paulo. Baltra Airport is located in Seymour.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Sao Paulo to GPS. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to GPS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Viracopos Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 75.02%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport (GPS)
Right now, $515 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,183. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to GPS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport (GPS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport (GPS). Plan your visit to Seymour in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Seymour is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Book your Sao Paulo to GPS flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
September sees temperatures of between 18ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Baltra Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.