Travelling from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
Sao Paulo's main base, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
The average length of a direct Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight is 6 hours.
Bogota El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours behind Sao Paulo.
With 42 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the busiest route. AVIANCA operates the earliest flight at 1:45am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from GRU to BOG is with LATAM Airlines at 11:45pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to BOG, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Get there in one go from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are available from here.
AVIANCA is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport departing from GRU.
The top choice among passengers flying between GRU and BOG is Avianca.
Avianca is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to BOG departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
71% of flights that depart Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to BOG flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At VCP, that figure is 74%.
About Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BOG and hit the lights earlier:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight.
Getting from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Central Bogota is around 14 kilometres from Bogota El Dorado International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
R 2,166 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport. Return flights start at R 6,118. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to BOG. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
December is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG), while March is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Bogota based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to BOG plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Bogota
Start your Bogota trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Bogota El Dorado International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Bogota wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bogota. Around 241 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
If you want to check out another major destination in Colombia, consider Bucaramanga, roughly 290 kilometres northeast of Bogota. Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha are among the biggest draws.
