Traveling from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Sao Paulo's main airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) setting off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport flight is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Porto Alegre's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo. Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre.
With 119 direct flights a week between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) is the most popular route. Gol operates the earliest flight at 1:35am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from GRU to POA is with LATAM Airlines at 11:45pm.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to POA won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can find a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
You'll have your choice of airlines operating direct flights from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport departing from GRU. Book your seat with one of these:
The majority of travelers prefer to fly with LATAM Airlines from GRU to POA.
Gol is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.08% of its services arriving as planned.
Located around 16 miles from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Planning to catch a flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)? Direct Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
When setting off from CGH, you can pick from a variety of airlines that have direct flights from Sao Paulo to POA. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
LATAM Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the CGH to POA route.
The top on-time carrier is LATAM Airlines. Its Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flights land without delay 73.13% of the time.
CGH is around 6 miles from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Sao Paulo to POA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
73.8% of flights leaving Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport leaving from Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Azul is one popular carrier that offers direct Sao Paulo to POA plane tickets from VCP.
Azul is the airline most travelers choose for flights from VCP to POA.
The journey to VCP from the center of Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 60 miles or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Viracopos Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive without delays. At VCP, that rate is 75.02%.
About Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
Follow your own route with a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Foco or Movida and see more of Porto Alegre and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport flight.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport is around 4 miles from central Porto Alegre. How long it takes to get there by car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Right now, $27 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $63. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to POA, book your plane ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
May is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), while October is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Porto Alegre based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Porto Alegre is January, with temperatures ranging between 63ºF and 93ºF. Lock in your Sao Paulo to POA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport in July when temperatures are between 46ºF and 73ºF.
More about Porto Alegre
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Salgado Filho International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Porto Alegre:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Porto Alegre when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Botanical Gardens followed by Centro Historico Cultural Santa Casa and Pinacoteca.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Porto Alegre, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 140 miles south-west to Pelotas to tick off its must-visit sights. From Grande Hotel de Pelotas to Centro histórico de Pelotas and Praça Dom Joaquim, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Santa Maria is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 160 miles west of Porto Alegre. No trip is complete without seeing Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Municipal Park Hills and Calçadão Salvador Isaia.