São José dos Campos to Nova Friburgo flights
Nova Friburgo lies 358 km (223 mi) east 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 13 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 Campos | Nova Friburgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 727,078 | 189,939 |
| Elevation | 596 m (1,955 ft) | 858 m (2,815 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | GRU, 66 km out | GIG, 94 km out |
| Postal codes | 12200-000 | 28600-000 |
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 Nova Friburgo
Nova Friburgo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 94 km (58 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 95 km (59 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nova Friburgo from São José dos Campos?
358 km (223 mi) in a straight line, east of São José dos Campos.
How long does it take to get from São José dos Campos to Nova Friburgo by air?
About 1 h 13 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 Nova Friburgo?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for São José dos Campos to Nova Friburgo flights?
Typically São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG); Nova Friburgo also has SDU.
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.