Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Iguassu Falls Airport (IGU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Foz do Iguaçu share the same timezone, UTC-3.
Take your pick of 45 weekly Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest available. Gol operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your GRU to IGU flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Foz do Iguaçu (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a breeze with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport.
LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier that offers GRU to IGU flights, with 78.26% of its services arriving on schedule.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a popular stopover on the GRU to IGU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Iguassu Falls Airport (IGU)
R 773 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,636. These prices can change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from GRU to IGU, book your journey two months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
71% of flights departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near GRU:
Arriving at Iguassu Falls Airport (IGU)
If you're getting in on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near IGU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Iguassu Falls Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and explore beyond Foz do Iguaçu's main sights.
Booking your ride from Iguassu Falls Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Iguassu Falls Airport (IGU)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Foz do Iguaçu based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Iguassu Falls Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Foz do Iguaçu, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to IGU in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Foz do Iguaçu, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel about 418 kilometres north-east to Londrina to tick off its leading attractions. From Jardim Botanico de Londrina to Igapó Lake 1 and Londrina Metropolitan Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Foz do Iguaçu, Maringa is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mesquita de Maringa, Museu Dinamico Interdisciplinar and Parque do Japão.