Flying from Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport (GOI): What you need to know
The timezone in Goa is UTC+5:30, which is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Sao Paulo. Goa International Airport is located in Goa.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to GOI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to GOI, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) is an option when you're setting off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
76% of flights that depart Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Sao Paulo to GOI flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
The trip to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights departing from VCP touch down at their destination as scheduled 75% of the time.
About Goa International Airport (GOI)
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 Goa International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near GOI instead:
Getting from Goa International Airport (GOI) to central Goa
Central Goa is around 31 kilometres from Goa International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport (GOI)
Currently, R 13,385 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 27,496. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to GOI, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to GOI.
Find a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport (GOI)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. October is the quietest month to visit Goa. February is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport (GOI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Goa is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to GOI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Goa
Start your Goa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Goa International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Goa visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Seashells beach, Mandovi RIver and Cansaulim Beach.
Explore more of India
Goa is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 137 kilometres east of Goa, a trip to Hubli will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Shri Saibaba Swami Temple, Shri Radha Krishna Temple and Taj gateway, hubli.
If there's time to check out another major stop in India, consider Sāngli, roughly 177 kilometres northeast of Goa. BAPS SHREE SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR, SANGLI, Shri Laxminarayan Mandir and Statue Of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj are highlights.
