Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Viracopos Airport (VCP): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Durham.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RDU to VCP flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
R 5,600 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Viracopos Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 13,327. These prices can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to VCP, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Viracopos Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of RDU.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Viracopos Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Book a hotel close to VCP if you're taking a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Viracopos Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Viracopos Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Viracopos Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
Viracopos Airport is approximately 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving there takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
It takes around 3 hours 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
April is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Viracopos Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in February.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Viracopos Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to VCP sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Curitiba, about 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among the biggest draws.
