Flights to São Carlos
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
São Carlos is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Araraquara Airport (AQA), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,907 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Leite Lopes Airport (RAO, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araraquara Airport (regional) | AQA | 34 km (21 mi) | 5,907 ft | 2,334 ft |
| Leite Lopes Airport (regional) | RAO | 99 km (62 mi) | 6,890 ft | 1,805 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 5,907 ft, AQA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 2,334 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from São Carlos
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Carlos to São Paulo | Brazil | 213 km (133 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 494 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| São Carlos to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 472 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| São Carlos to Salvador | Brazil | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| São Carlos to Brasília | Brazil | 694 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| São Carlos to Curitiba | Brazil | 404 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| São Carlos to Goiânia | Brazil | 611 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| São Carlos to Porto Alegre | Brazil | 952 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| São Carlos to Asunción | Paraguay | 1,058 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| São Carlos to Guarulhos | Brazil | 213 km (132 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| São Carlos to Campo Grande | Brazil | 722 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| São Carlos to Duque de Caxias | Brazil | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| São Carlos to Nova Iguaçu | Brazil | 464 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| São Carlos to São Bernardo do Campo | Brazil | 231 km (143 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| São Carlos to Sorocaba | Brazil | 171 km (106 mi) | about 58 min |
| São Carlos to Uberlândia | Brazil | 347 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| São Carlos to Osasco | Brazil | 203 km (126 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| São Carlos to São José dos Campos | Brazil | 243 km (151 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| São Carlos to Joinville | Brazil | 486 km (302 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| São Carlos to Santo André | Brazil | 230 km (143 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| São Carlos to Contagem | Brazil | 461 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| São Carlos to Cuiabá | Brazil | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| São Carlos to Johannesburg | South Africa | 7,609 km (4,728 mi) | about 10 h 30 min |
| São Carlos to Lima | Peru | 3,283 km (2,040 mi) | about 4 h 58 min |
| São Carlos to Sydney | Australia | 13,480 km (8,376 mi) | about 18 h 2 min |
| São Carlos to Santiago | Chile | 2,567 km (1,595 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| São Carlos to Cape Town | South Africa | 6,537 km (4,062 mi) | about 9 h 8 min |
| São Carlos to Durban | South Africa | 7,790 km (4,840 mi) | about 10 h 44 min |
| São Carlos to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,734 km (1,077 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
| São Carlos to Brisbane | Australia | 14,071 km (8,743 mi) | about 18 h 47 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for São Carlos?
Araraquara Airport (AQA) is the closest large airport at 34 km (21 mi). The others, RAO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is AQA from São Carlos city centre?
34 km (21 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to São Carlos on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 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.