Traveling from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Foz do Iguaçu and Sao Paulo share the UTC-3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from IGU to GRU start at 05:25 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 20:40 with Gol. Overall, you can choose from 65 weekly Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
Your IGU to GRU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Gol has direct flights from Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Gol.
With an impressive 84.21% of services arriving on schedule, Gol is the most punctual carrier for IGU to GRU flights.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a popular stopover on the IGU to GRU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
$55 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Return flights start from $108. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IGU to GRU.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cataratas International Airport, data shows 79.84% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Cataratas International Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Foz do Iguaçu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to IGU:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider booking a hotel near GRU if you're catching a late Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is roughly 26 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Sao Paulo in April.
When reserving your flight from Cataratas International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IGU to GRU in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometers north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometers south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
