Flying from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport (RBR): What you need to know
Your route to adventure begins at Sao Paulo's main airport, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport (RBR) departing from this terminal.
The average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport flight is 4 hours.
The timezone in Rio Branco is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Sao Paulo. Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport is located in Rio Branco.
Choose from 4 direct flights each week between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport (RBR). This is the busiest route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 7:05am departure from GRU to RBR.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to RBR.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Go straight to your destination from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport (RBR) are available from here.
When taking off from GRU, you can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport with LATAM Airlines.
The most frequently booked airline between GRU and RBR is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
71% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 74%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport (RBR)
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To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport (RBR) to central Rio Branco
Central Rio Branco is around 11 kilometres from Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport (RBR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport is $264. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $558. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book five months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to RBR.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport (RBR)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Rio Branco. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport (RBR), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to RBR plane ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rio Branco to range from 22ºC to 43ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 19ºC and 36ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Placido de Castro Intl Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Extend your Brazil adventure with a visit to Sena Madureira, located around 121 kilometres northwest of Rio Branco. Sena Madureira Museum is just one of the popular attractions to put on your to-do list.
Next stop? Head off for Plácido de Castro. It's roughly 97 kilometres southeast of Rio Branco and home to highlights like Christ the Redeemer - Lookout.