Flying from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Ribeirao Preto.
Take your pick of 21 weekly Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Voepass is the earliest available. Voepass operates the last service of the day at 14:25.
Your RAO to GRU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Voepass is your ticket to exploring Sao Paulo (and maybe even some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Voepass on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is R 571. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,131. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from RAO to GRU by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO)
73.93% of flights that leave from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Ribeirao Preto to Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to RAO:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're arriving on a late Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to central Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Sao Paulo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RAO to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among its highlights.