Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Porto Seguro Airport.
Sao Paulo and Porto Seguro share the same timezone, UTC-3.
Take your pick of 49 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Porto Seguro Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:50.
To ensure you catch your GRU to BPS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Porto Seguro Airport, so getting to Porto Seguro (and then discovering more of Brazil!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Azul on this route.
Gol is the most punctual carrier offering GRU to BPS flights. An exceptional 84.68% of its services on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
Right now, C$82 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Porto Seguro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$163. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRU to BPS.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Porto Seguro Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near GRU? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Porto Seguro Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
Book a hotel near BPS if you have a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Porto Seguro Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Porto Seguro Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Foco or Unidas and venture far and wide through Porto Seguro and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Porto Seguro Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) to central Porto Seguro
From Porto Seguro Airport, Porto Seguro is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Porto Seguro Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Porto Seguro based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Porto Seguro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Porto Seguro Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to BPS in August. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Porto Seguro, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel around 402 kilometres north to Salvador to tick off its leading sights. From Pelourinho to Mercado Modelo and Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 451 kilometres south of Porto Seguro, Vila Velha is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ruinas, Morro da Concha and Museu Vivo da Barra do Jucu.