Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Santa Cruz's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Santa Cruz one hour behind Sao Paulo.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flights. The 09:05 departure with Gol is the earliest flight you can take. BoA operates the latest service of the day at 18:35.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your GRU to VVI flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Boliviana de Aviacion has direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Santa Cruz — and maybe even more of Bolivia if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Boliviana de Aviacion.
The most punctual carrier offering GRU to VVI flights is GOL Linhas Aéreas. Its services land as planned 74.6% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GRU and VVI include:
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight is R 1,511. A return fare is currently R 3,472. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GRU to VVI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Finding cheap flights from GRU to VVI couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near GRU. Whether you have an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VVI instead:
Pick up a Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Santa Cruz and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to central Santa Cruz has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Santa Cruz. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Santa Cruz, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to VVI in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bolivia
Cochabamba is just one of the many cities in Bolivia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Santa Cruz. Around 499 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Ecoturistico Pairumani Park, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta.
Sucre is another well-known destination in Bolivia and is around 451 kilometres south-west of Santa Cruz. No journey is complete without seeing La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o).
