São Paulo to São José flights
São José lies 494 km (307 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 1 h 23 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 | São José | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 12.4 million | 295,658 |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CGH, 9 km out | FLN, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 01000-000 | 88100-000 |
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 São José
São José is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hercílio Luz International Airport | FLN | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,874 ft | 16 ft |
| Ministro Victor Konder International Airport | NVT | 82 km (51 mi) | 5,906 ft | 18 ft |
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Common questions
How far is São José from São Paulo?
494 km (307 mi) in a straight line, south-west of São Paulo.
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to São José by air?
About 1 h 23 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 São José?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for São Paulo to São José flights?
Typically Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) to Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN); São José also has NVT.
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.