Flying from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU): What you need to know
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Sao Paulo's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight.
Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is located in Asuncion. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), with 19 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from GRU to ASU is the 7:50am LATAM Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 9:55pm with LATAM Airlines.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to ASU won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Reach your destination without the detour from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) can be booked from here.
LATAM Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport taking off from GRU.
The most frequently booked airline between GRU and ASU is LATAM Airlines.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
71% of flights leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to ASU flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of VCP is 74%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ASU instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight.
Getting from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to central Asuncion
From Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, central Asuncion is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
At the moment, R 1,757 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,261. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to ASU if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Sao Paulo to ASU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a price drop.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU). August is the most popular month to visit Asuncion. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
When booking your Sao Paulo to ASU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Asuncion, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in July when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Asuncion
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Asuncion:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes), Centro Cultural Guaraní and Catholic church of the Recoleta are major attractions which should feature on any good Asuncion itinerary.
Explore more of Paraguay
Asuncion has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Paraguay you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres east of Asuncion, a trip to Ciudad del Este will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Iguacu, Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional and Saltos del Acaray.
If you want to check out another major destination in Paraguay, consider Encarnacion, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Asuncion. Plaza de Armas, San Jose Beach and Santuario de la Virgen de Itacua are among the biggest draws.