Flying from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Viracopos Airport (VCP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport.
Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from SDU to VCP start from 06:15 — the earliest with Azul. The last departure is at 22:25 with Azul. Overall, there are 64 weekly Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SDU to VCP flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Sao Paulo (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a cinch with Azul. This popular carrier has direct flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport.
Azul tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering SDU to VCP flights is Azul. Its services land without delay 76.66% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport flight is C$64. A return ticket right now is C$124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SDU to VCP, book your trip seven months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Of the departures from Santos Dumont Airport, 78.67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Santos Dumont Airport is around 2 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Consider booking a hotel close to VCP if you're taking a late Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and venture far and wide through Sao Paulo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Viracopos Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
From Viracopos Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 97 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
April is the busiest month for flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sao Paulo in February.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SDU to VCP in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading attractions. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.