Traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP). Explore the options for setting off from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo (where Viracopos-Campinas International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
With 51 direct flights a week between the two airports, Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) is the most popular route. Azul operates the earliest flight at 1:20am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from GIG to VCP is with Azul at 9:10pm.
Your flight from Rio de Janeiro to VCP won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Fly without interruptions from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) can be booked from here.
When leaving from GIG, you can take a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport with Azul.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Azul Airlines from GIG to VCP.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 77.59% of its services landing on time.
Located around 19 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
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80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Thinking of flying out of Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)? Direct Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to VCP with Azul. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of SDU.
On the SDU to VCP route, Azul Airlines is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport, with 73.88% of its services arriving as scheduled.
SDU is around 5 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to VCP flight:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Start your journey at Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and fly straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport from here.
Get ready to jet away with Azul. It offers direct Rio de Janeiro to VCP plane tickets from RRJ.
Azul Airlines is the airline most travelers choose for flights from RRJ to VCP.
The trip to RRJ from the center of Rio de Janeiro is around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 45 minutes to cover the 27 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
About Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near VCP:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport flight.
Getting from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometers from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
AED 110 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport. Return flights start at AED 219. These prices may change based on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to VCP by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP). March is the busiest month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
Book a Rio de Janeiro to VCP plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are popular attractions which should be on any good Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. About 209 kilometers north of Sao Paulo, a visit to Ribeirao Preto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café.
If you want to check out another corner of Brazil, head for Piracicaba, roughly 64 kilometers northwest of Sao Paulo. Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Center are among its highlights.
