Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Belo Horizonte's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
Flights from GRU to CNF start at 05:00 — the earliest with Azul. The last departure is at 23:30 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 139 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your GRU to CNF flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Belo Horizonte (and then other destinations in Brazil) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Azul.
Gol is the most punctual carrier that offers GRU to CNF flights, with 73.79% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GRU and CNF:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF)
$45 is the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport flight. Return flights start at $90. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from GRU to CNF, book your trip seven months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near GRU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF)
If you're landing on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CNF:
Go where the road takes you with a Tancredo Neves International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Unidas and venture far and wide through Belo Horizonte and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Tancredo Neves International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to central Belo Horizonte
From Tancredo Neves International Airport, Belo Horizonte is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours.
When to fly to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Belo Horizonte in April.
When booking your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Belo Horizonte, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to CNF in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Belo Horizonte. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Brazil, consider Guarulhos, about 483 kilometres south-west of Belo Horizonte. Parque Bom Clima, Morrinho do GRU Airport and Bosquinho are highlights.