Travelling from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). Explore your options for taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight.
Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre (where Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), with 116 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from GRU to POA is the 1:35am Gol option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 11:45pm with LATAM Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to POA, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
At GRU, you can choose from various airlines offering direct flights from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport, including:
The preferred airline for passengers flying between GRU and POA is LATAM Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Azul Airlines.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Think about kicking off your trip from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). You can book a direct Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) plane ticket from this hub.
When setting off from CGH, you can pick from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Sao Paulo to POA. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
LATAM Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the CGH to POA route.
With 79.44% of its services arriving as planned, Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport.
You can get to CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to POA flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Kick off your adventure at Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and go straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport from here.
Take off from VCP with Azul. This reputable carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to POA plane tickets.
Azul Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from VCP to POA.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Azul Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 66.82% of the time.
The journey to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down as expected. At VCP, that rate is 74%.
About Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near POA:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Porto Alegre. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
$60 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. Return flights start at $121. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book three months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to POA.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). August is when most people visit Porto Alegre. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Porto Alegre is February, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to POA plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Porto Alegre
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Porto Alegre right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport:
Botanical Gardens and Cultural-Historical Centre Santa Casa are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Porto Alegre itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Pinacoteca.
Explore more of Brazil
Porto Alegre has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres southwest of Porto Alegre, a visit to Pelotas will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Charqueada Coqueiros, Catedral Metropolitana de Sao Francisco de Paula and Casarao 8 - Museu do Doce.
Santa Maria is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres west of Porto Alegre. No trip is complete without dropping by Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Santa Maria Art Museum and Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceicao.






























