Flying from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Joao Pessoa and Sao Paulo share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you get on your JPA to CGH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Azul is your gateway to discovering Sao Paulo (and maybe even some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Azul on this route.
Gol is the most punctual carrier that operates JPA to CGH flights. A dependable 97.22% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
£68 is currently the best price for a one-way Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight. A return flight starts at £136. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JPA to CGH.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)
Of all flights leaving Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, 78.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is around 8 miles from central Joao Pessoa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near JPA. Whether you have an early flight from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
If you have a late Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CGH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
January is the most popular month for flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sao Paulo in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from JPA to CGH in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Journey about 310 miles north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its top sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.