Curitiba to São Paulo (CWB–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CWB–GRU is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, Ethiopian Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 223 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 89 | 319, 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 1h05-1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 44 | 295, 738, 7M8, E95 | 1h10-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 43 | 295, 738, 7M8, E95 | 1h10-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| G3 GOL | 31 | 738, 7M8 | 1h05-1h20 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 28 | 295, 738, 7M8, E95 | 1h05-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 27 | 320, 321 | 1h10-1h20 | – | – | – |
| AD Azul | 25 | 295, E95 | 1h08-1h15 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 20 | 738, 7M8 | 1h10-1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 18 | 295, E95 | 1h10-1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 7 | 738, 73G, 7M8 | 1h05-1h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CA Air China | 3 | 320 | 1h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Curitiba
| Metric | CWB→GRU | JOI→GRU | NVT→GRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CWB | – | 54 mi | 99 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 2 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 349 | 36 | 199 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 15m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
CWB: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Curitiba, 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.
CWB–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Curitiba to Sao Paulo Guarulhos: Southern Brazil Connector
The Curitiba–Guarulhos corridor links Parana's capital with Brazil's primary international gateway. LATAM and Gol share the bulk of frequencies, with Azul holding a smaller but consistent share. Block time runs 55 to 65 minutes depending on routing and wind. The route carries a strong business segment between Curitiba's industrial base and Sao Paulo's financial center, alongside connecting passengers using Guarulhos for onward international travel to Europe and North America.
Connecting Through Guarulhos
Guarulhos is Brazil's largest airport by international traffic and handles connections for LATAM's long-haul network. Passengers arriving from Curitiba on a domestic fare and connecting internationally need to clear customs at GRU if their luggage is not checked through, then re-enter the international terminal. LATAM integrates its domestic and international schedules for booked-through itineraries, reducing friction. Peak delay periods at GRU align with afternoon thunderstorm activity common from October through March.