Bogota to São Paulo (BOG–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BOG–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 2,694 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: AD, G3 | 28 | 32N, 788 | 5h46-6h10 | – | Star Alliance | AD, G3 |
| LA LATAM Chile | 14 | 320 | 6h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BOG: -05 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Bogota, it's 8:00 PM in São Paulo.
Colombian passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within the same calendar year. As a Mercosur associate state, entry is also possible with a cedula de ciudadania instead of a passport. No advance authorization is required. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested at the border.
TransMilenio bus (Route K11 or feeder routes) connects to the airport from major stations in the BRT network for COP 3,000–4,000 (around $0.75). The airport bus terminal is adjacent to the terminal building; journey time from central Bogotá is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.Taxis from Zona Rosa or the historic center cost COP 25,000–40,000 (about $6–10) and take 25–45 minutes. InDriver and Uber (operating as a peer-to-peer service) run slightly cheaper. Avoid unlicensed taxis; use only yellow metered cabs or apps. Traffic on the Avenida El Dorado is consistently congested during morning and evening peaks.
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.
BOG–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOG to GRU
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and LATAM Chile. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOG to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOG to GRU ranges from 5 hours 40 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,694 miles (4,336 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 169 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ASU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.