Travelling from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Pinto Martins Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Fortaleza and Sao Paulo are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 37 Pinto Martins Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, select the 02:15 Gol flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:35 with Gol.
To ensure you catch your FOR to CGH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Pinto Martins Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Sao Paulo (and then other destinations in Brazil) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to travel with Azul on this route.
Azul is the most punctual carrier operating FOR to CGH flights. An exceptional 88.89% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pinto Martins Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight is $143. A round-trip ticket is currently $295. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from FOR to CGH by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pinto Martins Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
Of all flights departing from Pinto Martins Airport, 79.85% land on schedule at their destination.
Pinto Martins Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Fortaleza. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FOR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Pinto Martins Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
If you have a late Pinto Martins Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near CGH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sao Paulo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Pinto Martins Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Sao Paulo. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Pinto Martins Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FOR to CGH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.