Travelling from Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): What you need to know
Indianapolis is two hours behind Sao Paulo. Indianapolis International Airport is located in Indianapolis, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to IND. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to IND. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
71% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to IND flight:
75% of all departures from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down as expected. At VCP, that rate is 74%.
About Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IND instead:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
IND is located at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis
Central Indianapolis is around 18 kilometres from Indianapolis International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport is $664. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,065. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to IND if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport (IND). July is when most people visit Indianapolis. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in December.
The warmest month in Indianapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to IND plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Indianapolis
Start your Indianapolis trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Indianapolis International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Indianapolis itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Indianapolis. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another standout destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres east of Indianapolis. No journey is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.