Flying from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA). Explore the options for taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH), the city's main airports.
The average length of a direct Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport flight is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Joao Pessoa (where Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
With 34 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) is the most popular route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:20am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from GRU to JPA is with LATAM Airlines at 11pm.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to JPA.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) depart from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from GRU.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between GRU and JPA is LATAM Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Gol.
GRU is around 26 kms (16 miles) from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
75.54% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can book a direct Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) plane ticket with departures from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Check if flying out of CGH makes more sense for your journey.
You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from Sao Paulo to JPA departing from CGH. Book a ticket with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
LATAM Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from CGH to JPA.
Among the carriers operating flights between Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, Gol leads in on-time performance.
CGH is about 10 kms (6 miles) from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Sao Paulo to JPA flight? Relax in a hotel near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport departing from Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Get ready for takeoff with Azul. It offers direct Sao Paulo to JPA plane tickets from VCP.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between VCP and JPA is Azul.
With 72.83% of its services arriving as planned, Azul is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The trip to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kms (60 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Viracopos Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance record of VCP is 75.02%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)
Consider booking a hotel near JPA if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport rental car and discover Joao Pessoa and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)
Currently, £78 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £141. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to JPA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)
July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA). Plan your visit to Joao Pessoa in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Joao Pessoa is February, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to JPA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
August sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Joao Pessoa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Joao Pessoa right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Joao Pessoa when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Cabo Branco Beach followed by Sol Beach and Piscinas Naturais Picãozinho.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Joao Pessoa. Around 105 kms (65 miles) away to the south, well-known attractions include Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Jungle and Sea.
Maceio is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Joao Pessoa. No journey is complete without seeing Ponta Verde, Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.