Flying from Porto Alegre Airport (POA) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Porto Alegre.
Flights from POA to GRU start at 04:35 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 23:00 with Gol. Overall, you can choose from 114 weekly Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your POA to GRU flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. When you're ready to start your Sao Paulo holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Brazil:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is LATAM Airlines.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering POA to GRU flights. A dependable 82.28% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a popular stopover on the POA to GRU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Alegre Airport (POA) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight is R 720. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,307. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from POA to GRU, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Porto Alegre Airport (POA)
When it comes to Porto Alegre Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Porto Alegre Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to POA:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Pick up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos 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, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Porto Alegre Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from POA to GRU in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading sights. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, your itinerary will be busy.
Curitiba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without dropping by Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.