How to get from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu
There are 3 ways to get from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 40 min). By bus it's about 17 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 846 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 40 min | 846 km | Airlines: City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 17 h 45 minestimated | 1.100 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 12 h 55 minestimated | 1.100 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre São Paulo y Foz do Iguaçu dura aproximadamente 1 h 40 min (846 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 17 h 45 min. En auto son unos 1.100 km por ruta, cerca de 12 h 55 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 40 min, by bus ~17 h 45 min and by car ~12 h 55 min.
Are there flights from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the São Paulo–Foz do Iguaçu route is operated by City Connexion Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 40 min and covers about 846 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 40 min vs ~17 h 45 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu?
It's about 1.100 km by road, roughly 12 h 55 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between São Paulo and Foz do Iguaçu?
In a straight line it's about 846 km between São Paulo and Foz do Iguaçu.
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