São Paulo to Brasília (CGH–BSB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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São Paulo to Brasília
5 carriers, 204 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
204 Flights/wk
542 mi
1h 44m nonstop
18 1-stop hubs
CGH–BSB is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, LATAM Airlines and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 542 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CGH–BSB service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| G3 GOL | 88 | 738, 73G, 7M8 | 1h45-1h50 | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 63 | 319, 320 | 1h45-1h50 | – | – | – |
| AD Azul | 30 | 295, E95 | 1h44-1h50 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 19 | 738, 73G, 7M8 | 1h50-1h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 4 | 738 | 1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGH to BSB direction.
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33
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Tue
31
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34
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
40
Nonstop flights
204
Outbound / wk
224
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGH to BSB.
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One-Stop Connections
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Brasília from São Paulo
Nearby airports with service to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport.
| Metric | CGH→BSB | GRU→BSB | VCP→BSB |
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| Distance from CGH | – | 18 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 10 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 204 | 236 | 44 |
| Flight time | 1h 44m | 1h 20m | 1h 35m |
Airports within 200 miles of CGH with service to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Brasília is 0 hours
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CGH: -03 · BSB: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Brasília.
CGH: -03 · BSB: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Brasília.
Distance & Flight Time
542 mi / 873 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m to 1h 55m.
Facts
CGH–BSB Quick Facts
Key statistics for the São Paulo to Brasília route.
Route details
Distance542 mi / 873 km
Flight time1h 44m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights204 out / 224 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: CGH
IATA / ICAOCGH / SBSP
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr22.0M
Elevation2,631 ft / 802 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CGH to BSB flights.
Nonstop flights from Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport take approximately 1h 44m to 1h 55m. The route covers 542 miles.
There are approximately 204 nonstop flights per week from CGH to BSB. The return direction has about 224 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from BSB to CGH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
LATAM Brasil operates 8 to 12 daily nonstops from CGH to BSB. GOL runs 6 to 10 daily departures. Azul adds 2 to 4 daily frequencies. The sector is 873 km with a block time of 1 hour 35 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes. Combined frequency exceeds 20 daily nonstops. LATAM and GOL fly 737 family equipment. Azul uses A320neo. This is one of Brazil's busiest domestic routes.
Congonhas (CGH) sits 8 km from Sao Paulo's Paulista business district. Guarulhos (GRU) is 25 km northeast and can take 90 minutes to reach in traffic. For business travelers making a day trip to Brasilia, CGH saves 1 to 2 hours of ground transit each way. CGH is the premium domestic airport in Sao Paulo. Most high-frequency shuttle routes like CGH-BSB and CGH-SDU (Santos Dumont in Rio) operate from Congonhas for this reason.
Brasilia is Brazil's federal capital. Government business between Sao Paulo's commercial center and Brasilia's ministries, congress, and federal courts generates enormous weekday demand. Lobbyists, lawyers, consultants, and executives fly this route constantly during legislative sessions. Friday evening flights from BSB back to CGH and Monday morning flights out are the most competitive for seats. Weekend frequency drops significantly.
Yes. CGH has two runways but operates primarily on a single main runway (17R/35L). The airport has a 1,940-meter main runway, which limits it to narrowbody aircraft. No widebody flights operate from Congonhas. The airport has strict slot controls with a cap on movements per hour. Bad weather at CGH, particularly low clouds and rain, causes cascading delays because the single-runway operation has no buffer capacity. GOL and LATAM position their best 737 narrowbody equipment on CGH routes.
Congonhas to Brasilia: Brazil's Political Shuttle
CGH-BSB is the air bridge between Brazil's financial capital and its seat of government. LATAM, GOL, and Azul combine for more than 20 daily nonstops. The 873 km sector runs 1 hour 35 to 50 minutes on 737 and A320 family equipment. Congonhas sits in central Sao Paulo, 8 km from the Paulista financial corridor, making it the preferred airport for time-sensitive business travel. The route's demand is driven by federal government activity. Congressional sessions, ministry meetings, court proceedings, and regulatory hearings move thousands of passengers weekly between the two cities.
Slot-Controlled and Weather-Sensitive
Congonhas operates under strict slot controls that cap hourly movements. The airport's single effective runway means delays ripple quickly during adverse weather. Low ceilings and afternoon thunderstorms in Sao Paulo can disrupt the entire CGH schedule. Brasilia's Juscelino Kubitschek Airport (BSB) is a modern facility with good capacity. BSB sits on the central plateau at 1,066 meters elevation with generally clear weather. Dry season from May to September brings excellent flying conditions. Wet season from October to March produces afternoon convective storms. LATAM and GOL dominate the CGH-BSB market and compete aggressively on frequency, departure times, and loyalty program benefits. The route is a proving ground for airline schedule strategy in Brazil.