Travelling from Salvador International Airport (SSA) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo and Salvador (where Salvador International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
There are 98 weekly services between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). This is the most popular flight route.
Leave enough time to get on your SSA to Sao Paulo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Begin your journey at SSA and go straight to Sao Paulo without any stops. When booking a direct Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo ticket, here's where you can touch down:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo. Get up and away with one of these:
SSA is about 21 kilometres from central Salvador. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to SSA? If you're boarding an early flight from Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
81% of flights leaving Salvador International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from SSA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salvador International Airport (SSA) to Sao Paulo
$114 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $250. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from SSA to Sao Paulo, book your journey one month before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from SSA to Sao Paulo can help you get the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 50 minutes or so.
There are some great places to rest your head close to CGH. Kick back and get cosy after your SSA to Sao Paulo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH will help you save.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Step off your flight from Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo and head for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to drive there.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel close to VCP. Settle in at one of these options after your SSA to Sao Paulo flight:
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your ride from VCP four weeks before your flight from Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo to access the best rates.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
Book a Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket with a departure in February to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SSA to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Salvador International Airport to Sao Paulo, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are major attractions which should feature on any good Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel about 499 kilometres northeast to Belo Horizonte to tick off its popular sights. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Curitiba is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.



























