Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport (VCP): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport (VCP) setting off from either of these.
Jump on a direct Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sao Paulo (where Viracopos Airport is located) and Rio De Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Viracopos Airport (VCP) is the most popular route. There are 47 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Azul at 9:10pm. Choose the first GIG to VCP departure with Azul at 1:20am if you'd rather get a move on.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to VCP.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport (VCP) take off from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport with Azul. This popular carrier operates departures from GIG.
Azul is the airline most travellers choose for flights from GIG to VCP.
Gol is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% land on schedule at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Planning to leave from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)? Direct Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport (VCP) flight tickets are available from this popular hub.
Azul offers direct flights from Rio De Janeiro to VCP leaving from SDU. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in one go.
Azul is the go-to airline for bookings on the SDU to VCP route.
Azul is the most reliable carrier flying from Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos Airport, with 76.66% of its services landing on time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in about 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to VCP flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport:
78.67% of flights out of Santos Dumont Airport arrive according to schedule.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Get there with one smooth ride from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ). Direct flights from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport can be booked from here.
Take off from RRJ with Azul. This well-known airline offers direct Rio De Janeiro to VCP flight tickets.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Azul from RRJ to VCP.
From central Rio De Janeiro, RRJ is around 32 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport flight:
About Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near VCP and get cosy, quick:
Pick up a Viracopos Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport flight.
Getting from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
Viracopos Airport to central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
At the moment, $47 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $86. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to VCP, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Sao Paulo. June is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport (VCP), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
When booking your Rio De Janeiro to VCP flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viracopos Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are essential stops on your Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north of Sao Paulo, a trip to Ribeirao Preto will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
Around 64 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo, Piracicaba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
