São Paulo to Porto Alegre (CGH–POA) — 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.
CGH–POA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile, Gol Linhas Aereas and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras lead the route. The flight covers 520 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR | 77 | 319, 320 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | AR |
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AR, CM, TP | 56 | 738, 73G, 7M8 | 1h25-1h55 | – | – | AR, CM, TP |
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras | 37 | 295, E95 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Porto Alegre from São Paulo
| Metric | CGH→POA | GRU→POA | VCP→POA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGH | – | 18 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 24 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 270 | 594 | 64 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 28m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CGH: -03 · POA: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Porto Alegre.
CGH–POA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
São Paulo Congonhas to Porto Alegre: Brazil's Southern Business Corridor
CGH-POA is one of Brazil's most-traveled domestic pairs, connecting the São Paulo urban core via the inner-city Congonhas airport to the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. LATAM and Gol operate the entire nonstop capacity; Azul routes its Porto Alegre service through Guarulhos instead. Block time runs 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Congonhas handles slot-controlled domestic traffic and is primarily a business-aviation facility by profile, drawing passengers from southern and central São Paulo who want to avoid the 45-minute drive to Guarulhos. The route sustains heavy business travel between São Paulo's financial district and Porto Alegre's agricultural, wine, and industrial economy.
Airport Infrastructure and Connection Notes
Congonhas Airport is known for its urban setting and its history: the 2007 TAM Flight 3054 accident led to runway extension, improved drainage, and RESA (Runway End Safety Area) installation that brought the airport into compliance with ICAO standards. The airport now has a clear safety record and handles around 15 million passengers annually. Porto Alegre's Salgado Filho airport is currently undergoing a concession-driven expansion; new pier and apron work was ongoing in 2024 and gate capacity will increase. Aeromóvel monorail connects Porto Alegre airport to the Trensurb Metro at Aeroporto station in 5 minutes, then Metro to the city centre takes 30 minutes for R$4.30.