Flying from Pres. Medici Airport (RBR) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is two hours ahead of Rio Branco, where Pres. Medici Airport is located.
Pres. Medici Airport (RBR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most traveled route, with four weekly flights to pick from. You can fly from RBR to GRU at 10:00 with LATAM Airlines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RBR to Sao Paulo flight.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Direct Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo tickets are available for booking. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) will be your arrival point.
Keep your eyes peeled for offers from LATAM Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo.
RBR is around 56 kilometres from central Rio Branco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Pres. Medici Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RBR land at their destination as scheduled 86.85% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pres. Medici Airport (RBR) to Sao Paulo
ج.م. 5,353 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return ticket right now is ج.م. 9,754. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from RBR to Sao Paulo. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo ticket.
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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. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from RBR to Sao Paulo can help you secure the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 35 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to CGH. Unwind and get cosy after your RBR to Sao Paulo flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and be on your way in a flash.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo and go straight to your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can get you there in about 3 hours 25 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel near VCP. Settle in at one of these options after your RBR to Sao Paulo flight:
Stay in control of the next leg of your journey with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida are dependable companies for booking.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo to access the best deals.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Travel to Sao Paulo during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
When booking your Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from RBR to Sao Paulo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Pres. Medici Airport to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Ibirapuera Park and Sao Paulo Museum of Art are just two of the top attractions to put on your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Avenida Paulista.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
