Which airports receive flights to São Paulo?

Passengers are served by three main airports: the international Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 21 km from the center; Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, located just 8 km from the city center; and Viracopos Airport, 79 km away.

How many cities can you fly to São Paulo from?

São Paulo is connected by direct flights to dozens of destinations, and the top 15 departure cities include not only domestic Brazilian routes but also international flights from Buenos Aires and Santiago. Overall, the city is served by regular flights from all over the world, making the metropolis accessible to tourists.

How to find cheap tickets to São Paulo?

To find great deals, it is recommended to compare prices from the three largest carriers — Latam, GOL, and Azul — and check flights to different airports in the city. It's also worth booking tickets in advance and keeping an eye on promotions from airlines like TAP Portugal or Iberia if you are planning a flight from Europe.

Cheap flights to Sao Paulo

São Paulo serves international and domestic flights through three main hubs: the largest is Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, located 21 km from the city center, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, and Viracopos Airport. The city's route network is extensive and includes heavy traffic with Rio de Janeiro (1,715 flights per week), Belo Horizonte (819 flights), and Porto Alegre (814 flights). Before the trip, travelers should check out how to get there from the airports to their hotel and verify the current weather in this region of Brazil.

Regular flights to the metropolis are operated by 55 airlines, with Latam Airlines Group, GOL Linhas Aereas, and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras holding the largest market share. A wide choice of carriers provides high variability in prices and schedules for travelers from different countries. Below on the page, you can find departure city cards with a convenient search form to help you find the optimal flight. For those who want to plan their cultural itinerary in advance, a detailed city guide is available on the website.

Recent deals to Sao Paulo

São Luís — Sao Paulo

18:05—21:35

13 Oct 2026

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6 Oct 2026

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Flight insights to Sao Paulo

Data-driven trends for direct flights to Sao Paulo — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to Sao Paulo come from Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre. Rio de Janeiro leads with around 1715 flights a week.

Rio de Janeiro1715 flights/week
Belo Horizonte819 flights/week
Porto Alegre814 flights/week
Brasilia810 flights/week
Curitiba733 flights/week

Top departure countries

Most direct flights to Sao Paulo depart from Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Brazil alone accounts for about 84% of all direct routes.

Brazilavg $39
Argentina3%
Chile2%
United Statesavg $363
Peru1%

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to Sao Paulo range from Belo Horizonte at $35 to Atlanta at $363 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Belo Horizontefrom $35
Cascavelfrom $43
Asunciónfrom $160
Atlantafrom $363

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to Sao Paulo from right now are Belo Horizonte from $35, Cascavel from $43 and Asunción from $160.

Belo Horizontefrom $35
Cascavelfrom $43
Asunciónfrom $160
Atlantafrom $363

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight to Sao Paulo is from Doha at about 15h 43m, followed by Frankfurt am Main (13h 4m) and Amsterdam (13h 3m).

Doha15h 43m
Frankfurt am Main13h 4m
Amsterdam13h 3m
London12h 39m
Rome12h 38m