Flying from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport (IPN): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport (IPN). Explore your options for taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH), the city's main airports.
Sao Paulo and Ipatinga (where Usiminas Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to IPN. 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.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, data shows 75.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can arrive at CGH from central Sao Paulo in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to IPN flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land when they should. At VCP, that rate is 75.02%.
About Usiminas Airport (IPN)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near IPN and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab the keys to an Usiminas Airport rental car from top outlets like Movida or Localiza. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Ipatinga and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport (IPN)
At the moment, R 1,764 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,996. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sao Paulo to IPN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport (IPN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport (IPN). June is the peak month for travel to Ipatinga. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in September.
The warmest month in Ipatinga is February, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to IPN plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Ipatinga
Start your Ipatinga trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Usiminas Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Ipatinga should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Parque Ipanema, Cachoeira Mackie Blue and Praça dos Inconfidentes.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ipatinga. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Around 177 kilometres west of Ipatinga, Contagem is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Parque Linear, Nair Mendes Moreira Culture House and Praça do Sol.
