Travelling from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Sao Paulo is one hour ahead of Punta Cana and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Every week, there are 49 Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, take the 22:50 Gol flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:55 with Gol.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PUJ to GRU flight.
Flying during a peak time like March? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Gol is your gateway to discovering Sao Paulo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this carrier.
Gol is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Gol ranks as the leading on-time carrier for PUJ to GRU flights, with 81.82% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between PUJ and GRU include:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is RM847. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM1,355. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PUJ to GRU.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out 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 fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PUJ to GRU.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
72.84% of flights departing from Punta Cana International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Punta Cana to Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a handy hotel near PUJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Reserve a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to central Sao Paulo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in April.
Book your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you want to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PUJ to GRU in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you should also see. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
