Flights to São Leopoldo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
São Leopoldo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | POA | 26 km (16 mi) | 10,499 ft | 11 ft |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (regional) | CXJ | 63 km (39 mi) | 5,479 ft | 2,472 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,499 ft, POA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 11 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from São Leopoldo
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 Leopoldo to São Paulo | Brazil | 823 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| São Leopoldo to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 1,100 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| São Leopoldo to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 868 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| São Leopoldo to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| São Leopoldo to Córdoba | Argentina | 1,261 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| São Leopoldo to Curitiba | Brazil | 516 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| São Leopoldo to Goiânia | Brazil | 1,467 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| São Leopoldo to Asunción | Paraguay | 811 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| São Leopoldo to Guarulhos | Brazil | 837 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| São Leopoldo to Montevideo | Uruguay | 742 km (461 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| São Leopoldo to Campinas | Brazil | 864 km (537 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| São Leopoldo to Rosario | Argentina | 968 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| São Leopoldo to Campo Grande | Brazil | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| São Leopoldo to Duque de Caxias | Brazil | 1,100 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| São Leopoldo to Nova Iguaçu | Brazil | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| São Leopoldo to São Bernardo do Campo | Brazil | 813 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| São Leopoldo to Sorocaba | Brazil | 786 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| São Leopoldo to Uberlândia | Brazil | 1,240 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| São Leopoldo to Osasco | Brazil | 816 km (507 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| São Leopoldo to São José dos Campos | Brazil | 899 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| São Leopoldo to Ribeirão Preto | Brazil | 1,011 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| São Leopoldo to Joinville | Brazil | 446 km (277 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| São Leopoldo to Johannesburg | South Africa | 7,625 km (4,738 mi) | about 10 h 32 min |
| São Leopoldo to Sydney | Australia | 12,560 km (7,805 mi) | about 16 h 51 min |
| São Leopoldo to Melbourne | Australia | 12,317 km (7,653 mi) | about 16 h 32 min |
| São Leopoldo to Santiago | Chile | 1,889 km (1,174 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| São Leopoldo to Cape Town | South Africa | 6,460 km (4,014 mi) | about 9 h 2 min |
| São Leopoldo to Durban | South Africa | 7,732 km (4,805 mi) | about 10 h 40 min |
| São Leopoldo to Brisbane | Australia | 13,152 km (8,172 mi) | about 17 h 37 min |
| São Leopoldo to Perth | Australia | 13,017 km (8,089 mi) | about 17 h 26 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 Leopoldo?
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) is the closest large airport at 26 km (16 mi). The others, CXJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is POA from São Leopoldo city centre?
26 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to São Leopoldo 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.