Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to São Paulo (CDG–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CDG–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 5,844 miles in approximately 11h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: G3, KL, MU | 14 | 359, 77W | 11h45 | – | SkyTeam | G3, KL, MU |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AY, JL | 7 | 789 | 12h08 | – | – | AY, JL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CDG: CEST · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 1:00 PM in São Paulo.
French passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. Proof of a return ticket, accommodation, and sufficient funds may be requested at immigration.
RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
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.
CDG–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to GRU
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and LATAM Chile. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CDG to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to GRU ranges from 11 hours 45 minutes to 12 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,844 miles (9,405 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via LGG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.