Flying from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (JOI) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Joinville (the location of Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport) and Sao Paulo follow the same timezone — UTC-3.
Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (JOI) to Viracopos Airport (VCP) is the most popular route, with 23 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from JOI to VCP is with Azul at 19:05. Choose the first departure with Azul at 05:55 if you want to get on your way earlier.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your JOI to Sao Paulo flight.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Book a direct Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo ticket and enjoy a quicker route to your destination. JOI has nonstop flights to these Sao Paulo airports:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo include:
Travelling from central Joinville to JOI takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to JOI? If you're catching an early flight from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
73.73% of flights that leave from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (JOI) to Sao Paulo
R 698 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return flight ticket right now is R 1,169. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from JOI to Sao Paulo. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Scoring cheap tickets from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares throughout the month and pick up a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Travel at your own pace with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and venture far and wide through Sao Paulo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from JOI to Sao Paulo can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
You can expect the journey to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
Following your JOI to Sao Paulo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CGH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Grab a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo has touched down. Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
If you use public transport, the journey time is about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your JOI to Sao Paulo flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your footing in a new city at:
Stay in control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida will get you on the road.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from VCP about four weeks before your flight from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting the car you want, along with a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo. The city buzzes during peak season, but rates are usually higher and top attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Sao Paulo in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from JOI to Sao Paulo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport to Sao Paulo, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is easy to fall in love with, 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 your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
