Flying from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport (IGR): What you need to know
Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport is located in Puerto Iguazú. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Sao Paulo.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to IGR won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to IGR, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) is one option when you're setting off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can arrive at CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to IGR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Flights that leave from VCP touch down at their destination on schedule 74% of the time.
About Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport (IGR)
Hop off your flight from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option a quick drive from IGR, check out Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport flight.
Getting from Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport (IGR) to central Puerto Iguazú
From Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport, central Puerto Iguazú is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport (IGR)
Currently, R 2,403 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,439. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to IGR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport (IGR)
February is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport (IGR), while September is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Puerto Iguazú based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to IGR plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Puerto Iguazú to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport in July when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Puerto Iguazú
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Puerto Iguazú:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Puerto Iguazú when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Cataratas followed by Aqui Cataratas del Iguazu and Foz do Iguaçu.
Explore more of Argentina
Posadas is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've seen Puerto Iguazú. Around 225 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Plaza San Martin, La Iglesia Catedral de Posadas and Plaza 9 de Julio.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Argentina, head for Oberá, about 209 kilometres south of Puerto Iguazú. Salto Dos Hermanas y Tobogán, Galpón de la Murga del Monte and Parque de las Naciones are among its highlights.