Flying from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Viracopos Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre share the same timezone, UTC-3.
You can take your pick of 60 weekly Viracopos Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your VCP to POA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Porto Alegre (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a breeze with Azul. This popular carrier has direct flights from Viracopos Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Azul.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
ر.ق. 298 is the best price for a one-way Viracopos Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 476. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from VCP to POA by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Viracopos Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Viracopos Airport (VCP)
75.02% of flights taking off from Viracopos Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Sao Paulo to Viracopos Airport is around 97 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to VCP? If you've booked an early flight from Viracopos Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Viracopos Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
Pick up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car and explore Porto Alegre and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Foco and Movida are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Salgado Filho International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
From Salgado Filho International Airport, Porto Alegre is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Viracopos Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Porto Alegre. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Viracopos Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport for January if you'd like to explore Porto Alegre during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VCP to POA in July. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Joinville is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Porto Alegre. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Rua das Palmeiras, Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre, Florianopolis is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge.