Santa Cruz de la Sierra to São José do Rio Preto flights
São José do Rio Preto lies 1,487 km (924 mi) east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | São José do Rio Preto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Brazil |
| Population | 1.8 million | 480,393 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | SJP, 3 km out |
Clocks in São José do Rio Preto are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in São José do Rio Preto
Crossing from Bolivia into Brazil: money changes from the Boliviano to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are El Trompillo Airport (SRZ, 3 km).
Arriving in São José do Rio Preto
São José do Rio Preto is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (SJP), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (regional) | SJP | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,381 ft | 1,784 ft |
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Staying in São José do Rio Preto
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Sao Jose do Rio Preto. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23). Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 45,190 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is São José do Rio Preto from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,487 km (924 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to São José do Rio Preto by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and São José do Rio Preto?
São José do Rio Preto is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to São José do Rio Preto flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (SJP).
What currency do I need in São José do Rio Preto?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in São José do Rio Preto?
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.