Cheap flights from São Paulo (GRU)

South America's largest hub, 25 km from Paulista

Guarulhos is São Paulo's main international airport and the busiest in South America by passenger volume. GRU sits about 25 km northeast of the Paulista business district and serves three terminals across long-haul, regional and low-cost operations. LATAM is the dominant carrier, joined by Gol, Azul and a long roster of European, North American, Middle Eastern and Asian airlines.

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Major carriers: LATAM, Gol, Azul, TAP Air Portugal, American Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Gol, Azul, JetSMART.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GRU, CGH and VCP?
Guarulhos (GRU) is São Paulo's international hub 25 km northeast of the center; Congonhas (CGH) is the slot-controlled downtown domestic airport; Viracopos (VCP) is the Campinas-area airport 100 km away, popular with Azul and cargo. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter searches all three at once.
Which airlines fly long-haul from GRU?
Guarulhos hosts a wide international lineup: LATAM, TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, American, Delta, United, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and more. Flightmussy compares them all in one search without a signup, including direct and one-stop options.
How far is Guarulhos Airport from central São Paulo?
GRU is about 25 km northeast of central São Paulo, typically 40-90 minutes by car depending on the Marginal Tietê traffic. The CPTM Line 13-Jade connects the airport to Engenheiro Goulart with onward metro transfers, and several airport-bus services run to Paulista and Tiête bus station.
When is the cheapest month to fly from São Paulo?
GRU fares typically dip after Carnival in March and again from late April into May, plus August between school holidays. International long-haul drops outside European and northern-hemisphere summer. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest week for any São Paulo route in seconds.

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