São Paulo to Paraná flights
Paraná lies 1,641 km (1,020 mi) south-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 2 h 51 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.
| São Paulo | Paraná | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Argentina |
| Population | 12.4 million | 247,139 |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Nearest large airport | CGH, 9 km out | PRA, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 01000-000 | 3100 |
What changes when you arrive in Paraná
Crossing from Brazil into Argentina: money changes from the Real to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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 Paraná
Paraná is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Urquiza Airport (PRA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN, 27 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Urquiza Airport (regional) | PRA | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,890 ft | 242 ft |
| Sauce Viejo Airport (regional) | SFN | 27 km (17 mi) | 7,628 ft | 55 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Paraná from São Paulo?
1,641 km (1,020 mi) in a straight line, south-west of São Paulo.
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to Paraná by air?
About 2 h 51 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 Paraná?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for São Paulo to Paraná flights?
Typically Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) to General Urquiza Airport (PRA); Paraná also has SFN.
What currency do I need in Paraná?
The Peso (ARS).
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.