Flying from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU). Explore your options for leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH), the city's main airports.
The average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport is located in Foz do Iguaçu. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
The busiest route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU), with 44 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from GRU to IGU is the 7:40am LATAM Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 11:55pm with Gol.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to IGU.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU) operate out of this terminal.
LATAM Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport departing from GRU.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between GRU and IGU is LATAM Airlines.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas. Its services arrive without delay 78.26% of the time.
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
71% of flights leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Consider starting your trip from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). You can book a direct Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Sao Paulo to IGU departing from CGH include:
Azul Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from CGH to IGU.
Flights between Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport are more likely to reach their destination on time with GOL Linhas Aéreas than with any other carrier.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to IGU flight:
75% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Start your trip at Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and fly straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport out of here.
You can fly out of VCP with Azul. This reputable carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to IGU plane tickets.
Azul Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from VCP to IGU.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 69.51% of its services arriving as scheduled.
The trip to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas 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:
The on-time performance rating of VCP is 74%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
Consider booking a hotel near IGU if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport flight.
Getting from Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to central Foz do Iguaçu
Central Foz do Iguaçu is roughly 14 kilometres from Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
At the moment, $92 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $192. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to IGU.
The best month for landing cheap Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport (IGU). January is the peak month for travel to Foz do Iguaçu. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Foz do Iguaçu is January, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Sao Paulo to IGU plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July sees temperatures of between 10ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Foz do Iguaçu
Start your Foz do Iguaçu trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu Cataratas International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Foz do Iguaçu when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Iguassu followed by Maravilhas Do Mundo and Garganta do Diabo.
Explore more of Brazil
Cascavel is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Foz do Iguaçu. Around 129 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Espaço Ciência, Museu Da Imagem E Do Som - Mis and Danilo Galafassi Municipal Park Natural History Museum.
Chapeco is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Foz do Iguaçu. No journey is complete without seeing Memorial Centre in Western Santa Catarina, Ecoparque and Catedral Santo Antonio.