Travelling from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Sao Paulo's main airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) departing from either of these.
1 hour 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport flight.
Sao Paulo and Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (where Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP), with 12 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from GRU to SJP is the 7am LATAM Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 10:20pm with LATAM Airlines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to SJP.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan 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)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) are available from here.
LATAM Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport taking off from GRU.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between GRU and SJP is LATAM Airlines.
Among carriers operating on this route, LATAM Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Looking to fly out of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)? Direct Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) plane tickets are available from here.
Catch your direct flight from Sao Paulo to SJP with LATAM Airlines. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of CGH.
On the CGH to SJP route, LATAM Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport, GOL Linhas Aéreas has the most consistent on-time performance.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to SJP flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
75% of flights departing Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport arrive according to schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Kick off your adventure at Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and go straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport out of here.
Get set for takeoff with Azul. It offers direct Sao Paulo to SJP plane tickets from VCP.
Azul Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from VCP to SJP.
Azul Airlines leads the way in punctuality. A dependable 81.17% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of VCP is 74%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near SJP and get cosy, quick:
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Getting from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) to central Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
From Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport, central Sao Jose Do Rio Preto is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP)
$68 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport. Return flights start at $128. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
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The best month for landing cheap Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport tickets is June. 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 Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport (SJP). October is when most people travel to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.
The warmest month in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto is September, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 39ºC. Book your Sao Paulo to SJP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 32ºC.
More about Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Start your Sao Jose Do Rio Preto trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Tempo da Capoeiragem - Casa do Mestre Ceará followed by Catedral e São José do Rio Preto and Centro Cultural Casa Zion.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sao Jose Do Rio Preto. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café.
Uberlandia is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 225 kilometres northeast of Sao Jose Do Rio Preto. No journey is complete without visiting Monumento a Zumbi dos Palmares, Indigenous Museum and Waterfall Bom Jardim.