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São Paulo Airports — Wait Times & Live Status
Compare São Paulo airports — Guarulhos (GRU), Congonhas (CGH), and Viracopos (VCP). Live wait times and travel tips for each.
GRU
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport
São Paulo
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Security wait
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Which São Paulo airport should I use?
| Airport | Name | Live wait | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU | Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport | — | No live feed | View → |
| CGH | Congonhas Airport | — | No live feed | View → |
| VCP | Viracopos International Airport | — | No live feed | View → |
Wait times are averaged across open security checkpoints and updated every few minutes when a live feed is available.
Best time to arrive
Domestic departures
Arrive at the airport 2 hours before a domestic departure.
For peak periods — early mornings (5–8 AM) and weekend afternoons — add an extra 30 minutes.
International departures
Arrive at least 3 hours before an international departure out of São Paulo.
Passport control and security lines can run 45+ minutes at peak hours.
São Paulo travel tips
- Don’t blindly pick the biggest airport. Smaller airports in São Paulo (CGH, VCP) often have shorter security lines and faster check-in — especially at off-peak hours.
- Factor in transit time. A 20-minute faster security line isn’t worth it if the airport is 40 minutes further from where you’re staying. Always check ground-transport time first.
- Check the live wait time right before you leave. Security waits can swing by 30+ minutes in a single hour at major São Paulo airports.
- Set an alert. FlightQueue can notify you when wait times at your São Paulo airport spike so you can leave earlier.