Travelling from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo is 3 hours 11 minutes.
Joao Pessoa (the location of Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport) and Sao Paulo share the same timezone — UTC-3.
With 45 flights a week between the two airports, Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 02:40. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from JPA to GRU is with GOL Linhas Aéreas at 18:20.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from JPA to Sao Paulo. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
You can fly directly to Sao Paulo departing from JPA. Land at any of these airports on your flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
You'll have your pick of carriers that operate direct flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Once you've booked your cheap tickets from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within Brazil. As long as you have another valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're ready to go.
JPA is about 13 kilometres from central Joao Pessoa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to JPA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Sao Paulo
Rs20,388 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo. Return flights start at Rs39,747. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JPA to Sao Paulo.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 22 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
The trip will take roughly 34 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from JPA to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo for February to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from JPA to Sao Paulo sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are top attractions which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Sao Paulo and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare companies in one place to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo.