Flying from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport (BSB): what you need to know
Begin your journey 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 Brasilia International Airport (BSB) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 45 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport.
Brasilia International Airport is located in Brasilia. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB), with 455 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GRU to BSB is the 06:00 GOL Linhas Aéreas service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 23:30 with LATAM Airlines.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to BSB won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Get there in one go from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) are available from here.
LATAM Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport leaving from GRU.
GRU is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)? Check out the fares departing from Viracopos Airport (VCP).
You can take your pick of airlines that have direct flights from Sao Paulo to BSB departing from VCP. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
You can reach VCP from central Sao Paulo in approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 25 minutes to travel the 97 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Sao Paulo to BSB, take things easy in one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport:
About Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BSB:
Getting from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to central Brasilia
Brasilia International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Brasilia. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 44 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
RM98 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport. Return flights start from RM214. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
9 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to BSB.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport if you plan your break for June. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Brasilia. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Brasilia. September is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Sao Paulo to BSB sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Brasilia
Start your Brasilia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Brasilia International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Panteao da Patria, Catedral Metropolitana and Congresso Nacional are top attractions which should feature on every Brasilia itinerary.
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