Flying from Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP): What you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Washington DC. Viracopos-Campinas International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to VCP. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to VCP flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their destination on schedule 77% of the time.
About Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near VCP:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport flight.
Getting from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport is around 97 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
R 5,597 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport. A return flight starts from R 11,295. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to VCP, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Sao Paulo. March is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Washington DC to VCP plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Sao Paulo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Brazil, consider Piracicaba, roughly 64 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo. Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Centre are key highlights.