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São José dos CamposRibeirão Preto

São José dos Campos to Ribeirão Preto flights

Ribeirão Preto lies 298 km (185 mi) north-west of São José dos Campos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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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São José dos CamposRibeirão Preto
CountryBrazilBrazil
Population727,078698,642
Elevation596 m (1,955 ft)554 m (1,818 ft)
Time nowUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Nearest large airportGRU, 66 km outRAO, 6 km out
Postal codes12200-00014000-000

Airports at each end

Leaving 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).

Arriving in Ribeirão Preto

Ribeirão Preto is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leite Lopes Airport (RAO), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Araraquara Airport (AQA, 78 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Ribeirão Preto (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Leite Lopes Airport (regional)RAO6 km (4 mi)6,890 ft1,805 ft
Araraquara Airport (regional)AQA78 km (48 mi)5,907 ft2,334 ft

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Staying in Ribeirão Preto

Our booking partner lists 256 places to stay in Ribeirão Preto. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (53), and 4 are five-star. Across 67 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 101,954 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Ribeirão Preto from São José dos Campos?

298 km (185 mi) in a straight line, north-west of São José dos Campos.

How long does it take to get from São José dos Campos to Ribeirão Preto by air?

About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between São José dos Campos and Ribeirão Preto?

No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.

Which airports are used for São José dos Campos to Ribeirão Preto flights?

Typically São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO); Ribeirão Preto also has AQA.

Where can I stay in Ribeirão Preto?

Our booking partner lists 256 places to stay in Ribeirão Preto, 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.