Travelling from Washington DC to Viracopos Airport (VCP): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Washington DC to Viracopos Airport (VCP), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
Sao Paulo is one hour ahead of Washington DC. Viracopos Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to VCP.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive 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 Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% touch down on time at their destination.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Viracopos Airport (VCP)
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Getting from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
The centre of Sao Paulo is about 80 kilometres from Viracopos Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
At the moment, R 5,972 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Viracopos Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,876. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Viracopos Airport (VCP). June is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to VCP plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Viracopos Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
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Your visit to Sao Paulo wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
Piracicaba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 64 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without experiencing Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
