Cheap Flights to Congonhas Airport
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São Paulo-Congonhas Airport is located in the Campo Belo district, Vila Congonhas, about 8 kilometers from São Paulo’s city center. Opened in 1936 and operated by AENA, the airport handled over 24.4 million passengers in 2025, making it Brazil’s second-busiest airport, and serves as a hub for Gol Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Brasil, with Azul Brazilian Airlines as a focus city carrier.
Airport code
CGH (ICAO: SBSP)
Location
Campo Belo, São Paulo, Brazil
Distance from city center
Approximately 8 km
Airlines serving
Gol Linhas Aéreas (hub), LATAM Brasil (hub), Azul Brazilian Airlines (focus city)
Popular Routes to and from Congonhas
Congonhas connects São Paulo to Brazil’s largest cities, with regional and short-distance domestic flights making up the bulk of its traffic.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Salvador, Belo Horizonte
Onward Connections
Available via São Paulo Guarulhos to international destinations
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for domestic routes into Congonhas. Demand rises during major Brazilian holiday periods, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those times.
About São Paulo
São Paulo is Brazil’s largest city and economic powerhouse, known for its incredibly diverse cuisine reflecting waves of immigration from around the world. The city’s vibrant arts scene and dramatic skyline of skyscrapers make it one of South America’s most dynamic urban centers.
Things to Know When Flying Into Congonhas
Congonhas features a single passenger terminal that only serves domestic and regional flights.
Since Guarulhos International Airport opened in 1985, international flights no longer operate from Congonhas.
Given the concentration of Brazil’s economy in the Central-Southern region, Congonhas continues to face congestion, so allowing 60 to 90 minutes for check-in and security is recommended.
The airport’s central location, just 8 kilometers from downtown, makes it particularly convenient for business travelers compared to Guarulhos.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Congonhas Airport is a hub for Gol Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Brasil, and a focus city for Azul Brazilian Airlines, connecting São Paulo to the largest cities across Brazil.
No, Congonhas Airport operates domestic flights only. International flights to São Paulo use Guarulhos International Airport, or occasionally Viracopos in Campinas.
Congonhas Airport is located in the Campo Belo district, about 8 kilometers from São Paulo's city center, much closer than Guarulhos International Airport.
Congonhas is Brazil's second-busiest airport, handling over 24 million passengers in 2025, just behind Guarulhos.
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for domestic routes into Congonhas, with earlier booking recommended during Brazilian holiday periods.
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