Flying from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Belo Horizonte and Sao Paulo share the same timezone, UTC-3.
Flights from CNF to GRU start from 04:55 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:35 with Azul. Overall, you can choose from 532 weekly Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your CNF to GRU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, so jetting off to Sao Paulo (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Azul tops the list for bookings on this route.
Gol stands out as the most punctual carrier for CNF to GRU flights, with 80.86% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CNF and GRU:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
R 454 is the best price for a one-way Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 938. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from CNF to GRU by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF)
When it comes to Tancredo Neves International Airport's on-time performance, 72.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Tancredo Neves International Airport from central Belo Horizonte, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours.
Searching for a handy hotel near CNF? If you've booked an early flight from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Sao Paulo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CNF to GRU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you should also see. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without experiencing Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
