Travelling from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport (PET): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Sao Paulo's main airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport (PET) leaving from either of these.
The average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Federal Airport flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Pelotas's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo. Federal Airport is located in Pelotas.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Federal Airport (PET) is the busiest route, with 6 direct services every week. Travel from GRU to PET on LATAM Airlines's 4pm departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to PET, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport (PET) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of GRU, you can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport with Gol.
Gol is the airline most travellers choose for flights from GRU to PET.
With an impressive 100.0% of services landing on schedule, Gol is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Federal 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:
75.54% of flights leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to PET flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 73.8%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Get ready to board and go from Viracopos Airport (VCP). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport can be booked from here.
Azul is one well-known airline that offers direct Sao Paulo to PET plane tickets from VCP.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Azul from VCP to PET.
With a reliable 81.25% of services arriving as scheduled, Azul leads the way in punctuality on this route.
The journey time to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Federal Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 75.02%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Federal Airport (PET)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PET instead:
Getting from Federal Airport (PET) to central Pelotas
Federal Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Pelotas. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport (PET)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport is R 1,135. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,106. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to PET, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Federal Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport (PET)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport (PET). Visit Pelotas in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Pelotas is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to PET plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport in July when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Pelotas
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Federal Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Pelotas:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Grande Hotel de Pelotas, Centro histórico de Pelotas and Praça Dom Joaquim are must-visits when exploring Pelotas.
Explore more of Brazil
Pelotas has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres north-east of Pelotas, a visit to Porto Alegre will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Botanical Gardens, Centro Historico Cultural Santa Casa and Pinacoteca.
Around 225 kilometres north-east of Pelotas, Canoas is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Ponte Estaiada Lupicinio Rodriigues, Lake Garden and Praça Santa Maria.
