Araras to São José dos Campos flights
São José dos Campos lies 179 km (111 mi) south-east of Araras, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Araras | São José dos Campos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 135,744 | 727,078 |
| Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) | 596 m (1,955 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | VCP, 77 km out | GRU, 66 km out |
| Postal codes | 13600-000 | 12200-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Araras
Araras is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viracopos International Airport (VCP), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Araraquara Airport (AQA, 98 km).
Arriving in São José dos Campos
São José dos Campos is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), 66 km (41 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, 93 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 6 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 66 km (41 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (regional) | SJK | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,780 ft | 2,120 ft |
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Staying in São José dos Campos
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in São José dos Campos. Of the 50 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (26). Across 32 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 53,852 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is São José dos Campos from Araras?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Araras.
How long does it take to get from Araras to São José dos Campos by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Araras and São José dos Campos?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Araras to São José dos Campos flights?
Typically Viracopos International Airport (VCP) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU); São José dos Campos also has CGH, SJK.
Where can I stay in São José dos Campos?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in São José dos Campos, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.