Travelling from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Buenos Aires has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Approximately 2 hours 49 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo (where Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. There are 119 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 23:55. Go for the first AEP to GRU departure operated by Aerolineas Argentinas at 00:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to GRU.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Go straight to your destination from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Direct flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) are available from here.
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport out of AEP include:
Finding a stopover on your flight from Buenos Aires to GRU is simple. Whether you want to potentially save cash on your fare or visit a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view your options. A key stop when taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 38 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) operates nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
There are numerous airlines that operate direct flights from Buenos Aires to GRU. Compare your options below to find out which carrier best fits your vacation plans departing from EZE:
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between Ministro Pistarini Airport and GRU:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 2 hours and 8 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 36 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Buenos Aires to GRU? Unwind in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is C$227. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$327. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from Buenos Aires to GRU.
You'll score the best savings on your tickets from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport if you travel in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Buenos Aires to GRU in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sao Paulo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
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