São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu flights
Foz do Iguaçu lies 834 km (518 mi) 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 49 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 | Foz do Iguaçu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 12.4 million | 297,352 |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CGH, 9 km out | IGU, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 01000-000 | 85850-000 |
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 Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Guaraní International Airport (AGT, 27 km), Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataratas International Airport | IGU | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,875 ft | 786 ft |
| Guaraní International Airport | AGT | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,154 ft | 846 ft |
| Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (regional) | IGR | 24 km (15 mi) | 10,827 ft | 916 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Foz do Iguaçu from São Paulo?
834 km (518 mi) in a straight line, west of São Paulo.
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu by air?
About 1 h 49 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 Foz do Iguaçu?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu flights?
Typically Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) to Cataratas International Airport (IGU); Foz do Iguaçu also has AGT, IGR.
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.