Flying from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Maceio and Sao Paulo share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 11 weekly Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flights. The 04:00 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest you can take. Gol operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MCZ to CGH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Sao Paulo holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Brazil:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Azul.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MCZ to CGH flights. An exceptional 82.79% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight is ₹ 10,847. A return ticket right now is ₹ 21,610. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from MCZ to CGH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.68% of flights that take off from MCZ arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport from central Maceio, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MCZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Consider booking a hotel near CGH if you're taking a late Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The quietest month for a flight from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCZ to CGH in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If there's time to check out another side of Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are key reasons to visit.