Aracaju to São Paulo (AJU–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AJU–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Gol Linhas Aereas lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AM, AR, QR, TK, TP | 26 | 320, 321 | 2h40-2h50 | – | – | AM, AR, QR, TK, TP |
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, ET, SA, TP, UX | 16 | 738, 7M8 | 2h34-2h55 | – | – | AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, ET, SA, TP, UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Aracaju
| Metric | AJU→GRU | MCZ→GRU | SSA→GRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AJU | – | 134 mi | 158 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 15 | 19 |
| Weekly flights | 201 | 301 | 372 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 45m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
AJU: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Aracaju, it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.
Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.
Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.
AJU–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AJU to GRU
Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile and Gol Linhas Aereas. With 201 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AJU to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AJU to GRU is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,705 km). There are approximately 201 weekly flights outbound and 206 return, totaling 407 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim, Tancredo Neves and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Maceió (MCZ) and Salvador (SSA).