Barra da Tijuca to São José dos Campos flights
São José dos Campos lies 259 km (161 mi) west of Barra da Tijuca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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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| Barra da Tijuca | São José dos Campos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 421,438 | 727,078 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 596 m (1,955 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 23 km out | GRU, 66 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 24 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 Barra da Tijuca?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, west of Barra da Tijuca.
How long does it take to get from Barra da Tijuca to São José dos Campos by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barra da Tijuca and São José dos Campos?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Barra da Tijuca to São José dos Campos flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) 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
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.