Traveling from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC): What you need to know
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Sao Paulo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport flight.
San Carlos Bariloche (where San Carlos de Bariloche Airport is located) and Sao Paulo share the UTC-3 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from GRU to BRC on Aerolineas Argentinas's 9:15am flight.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to BRC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Take the express route from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) operate from here.
Leading airlines that operate direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport departing GRU include:
The airline most travelers choose when flying between GRU and BRC is LATAM Airlines.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to BRC, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) is an option when leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Traveling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can reach CGH from the center of Sao Paulo in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to travel the 10 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Sao Paulo to BRC flight? Check in to a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
The journey to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometers or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 74%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport or just want to avoid dragging your bags around? Booking a hotel near BRC is the way to go. Hotel Nordico Bariloche and La Gemela Casa Chic are popular options.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) to central San Carlos Bariloche
From San Carlos de Bariloche Airport, central San Carlos Bariloche is around 13 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
AED 442 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport. A return flight starts from AED 1,285. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from Sao Paulo to BRC, book your plane ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring cheap Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to BRC.
Save money on your flight from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to San Carlos Bariloche. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in San Carlos Bariloche is January, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to BRC plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about San Carlos Bariloche
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Carlos Bariloche right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport:
Your San Carlos Bariloche trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that are worth your time include Lago Nahuel Huapi, Parque Municipal Llao Llao and Garganta del Diablo.
Explore more of Argentina
Around 193 kilometers south of San Carlos Bariloche, Esquel is another favorite stop in Argentina. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at "La Cascada", Snowman Esquel and Museo Historico Municipal Esquel.
