São Paulo to Ribeirão Preto flights
Ribeirão Preto lies 290 km (180 mi) north-west of São Paulo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Paulo | Ribeirão Preto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 12.4 million | 698,642 |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 554 m (1,818 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CGH, 9 km out | RAO, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 01000-000 | 14000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving São Paulo
São Paulo is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 21 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 79 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 87 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leite Lopes Airport (regional) | RAO | 6 km (4 mi) | 6,890 ft | 1,805 ft |
| Araraquara Airport (regional) | AQA | 78 km (48 mi) | 5,907 ft | 2,334 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 Paulo?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north-west of São Paulo.
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to Ribeirão Preto by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Paulo and Ribeirão Preto?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for São Paulo to Ribeirão Preto flights?
Typically Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) 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.