Travelling from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Buenos Aires has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flying out of Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's major entry points.
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight.
Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. When looking for your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, you can select from 94 services a week between AEP and GRU.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo
To pick up cheap Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flights.
Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Take off from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) on a nonstop flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. From AEP, you can travel directly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU).
Choose from a range of carriers offering direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo plane tickets with departures from AEP, including:
Whether you want to discover another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make during your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight.
AEP is about 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, 64% touch down on time at their destination.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Rather start your trip at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)? This hub offers direct flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, seamlessly connecting you to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU).
There are multiple airlines that offer direct Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo plane tickets. Compare your options below to find the best carrier for your departure from EZE:
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Sao Paulo:
Lima Airport (LIM)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
On public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, stay in one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) is approximately 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 45 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Pick up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 50 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to CGH. Tuck yourself in after your Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from CGH three weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Step off your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo and go directly to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach driving.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Whether you're after a zippy compact for solo travel or a full-size SUV to fit the family, you'll find the ideal Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport rental car for your needs. Browse the types of wheels available here from names such as Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're searching for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from VCP about four weeks ahead of your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you prefer, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
March is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Ibirapuera Park, Av. Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are must-do's during your Sao Paulo adventure.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without experiencing Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Botanical Garden of Curitiba.