Travelling from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Curitiba and Sao Paulo are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from CWB to GRU start from 05:00 — the earliest with Azul. The latest departure is at 20:05 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can choose from 113 weekly Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CWB to GRU flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can travel nonstop to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Take to the skies with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Azul.
Gol is the most punctual carrier operating CWB to GRU flights, with 71.02% of its services landing on schedule.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Ministro Pistarini Airport is a top stopover on the CWB to GRU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is $50. A round-trip fare right now is $90. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from CWB to GRU by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CWB to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
77.05% of flights departing from Afonso Pena International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Afonso Pena International Airport from central Curitiba, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CWB? If you've booked an early flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Reserve a hotel near GRU if you're catching a late Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
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 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CWB to GRU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading attractions. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, your itinerary will be busy.
Curitiba is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.