Flying from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Brasilia's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
Every week, there are 455 Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, go for the 06:00 Gol flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:15 with LATAM Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CGH to BSB flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport, so getting to Brasilia (and then seeing more parts of Brazil!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Azul on this route.
With 76.46% of its services landing as planned, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CGH to BSB flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport flight is ج.م. 1,457. A return fare is currently ج.م. 2,525. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CGH to BSB by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CGH to BSB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, 73.8% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CGH:
Arriving at Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
If you're coming in on a late Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BSB:
Hit the road running by picking up a Brasilia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and explore beyond Brasilia's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Brasilia International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to central Brasilia
Brasilia International Airport to the centre of Brasilia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Brasilia in April.
The warmest month in Brasilia is September, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Brasilia International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CGH to BSB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Brasilia, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel about 177 kilometres south-west to Goiania to check off its leading sights. From Praca Civica to Bosque dos Buritis and Zoroastro Artiaga Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Uberlandia is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 370 kilometres south of Brasilia. No trip is complete without dropping by Praia Clube, Museu Municipal and Praca Tubal Vilela.
