Flying from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Sao Paulo's main airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) jetting off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport flight is 4 hours.
Eduardo Gomes International Airport is located in Manaus. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Sao Paulo.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO), with 41 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from GRU to MAO is the 1am LATAM Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 11:30pm with LATAM Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to MAO.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can hop on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline offers services from GRU.
The most frequently booked airline between GRU and MAO is LATAM Airlines.
Among carriers on this route, Gol is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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73.8% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Board once and be on your way from Viracopos Airport (VCP). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport are available from here.
Azul is one reputable carrier that offers direct Sao Paulo to MAO flight tickets from VCP.
Azul is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from VCP to MAO.
Azul sets the standard for punctuality. An impressive 86.74% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
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The on-time performance record of VCP is 75.02%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MAO:
Travel at your own speed with an Eduardo Gomes International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Movida or vipservice and experience more of Manaus and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport flight.
Getting from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) to central Manaus
Eduardo Gomes International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Manaus. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport is $177. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $371. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MAO, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO). Plan your visit to Manaus in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Manaus is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to MAO flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
June has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Eduardo Gomes International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Manaus has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres east of Manaus, a trip to Itacoatiara will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Mirante De Itacoatiara, Tunel Verde de Itacoatiara and Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve.
Around 257 kilometres east of Manaus, Maues is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Arte no muro, Cidade Maués-AM and Liceu das Artes - Maués.