Travelling from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ). Explore your options for taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH), two of the city's main airports.
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport flight.
Sao Luiz (where Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is located) and Sao Paulo share the UTC-3 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
With 31 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) is the most popular route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:15am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from GRU to SLZ is with Gol at 11pm.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to SLZ 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 for international travel.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Get to your destination in one go from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from GRU.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with LATAM Airlines from GRU to SLZ.
Among carriers on this route, GOL Linhas Aéreas has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can book a direct Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) plane ticket out of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). See if flying from CGH works better for your plans.
From CGH, direct flights from Sao Paulo to SLZ are available with LATAM Airlines.
On the CGH to SLZ route, LATAM Airlines is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Your best bet is LATAM Airlines. 80.0% of its flights between Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport touch down as planned.
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to SLZ flight:
75% of flights departing Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport leaving from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP).
Set off from VCP with Azul. This leading carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to SLZ plane tickets.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between VCP and SLZ is Azul Airlines.
With 67.24% of its services arriving as scheduled, Azul Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The trip to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from VCP arrive at their final stop as scheduled 74% of the time.
About Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SLZ and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport flight.
Getting from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to central Sao Luiz
From Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, central Sao Luiz is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
ر.ق. 333 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport. Return flights start at ر.ق. 674. These fares may change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ). September is when most people travel to Sao Luiz. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
Book a Sao Paulo to SLZ plane ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Luiz to range from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC.
More about Sao Luiz
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Luiz:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sacred Art Museum, Praça da República and Espigao Costeiro are top attractions which should feature on any good Sao Luiz itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
If you're interested in discovering another side of Brazil, consider Parnaiba, roughly 274 kilometres east of Sao Luiz. Parnaiba Delta, Portinho Lagoon and Porto das Barcas are highlights.
