Rome to São Paulo (FCO–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FCO–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 5,862 miles in approximately 12h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: ET, EY, JU, LH, OS, SV | 13 | 339 | 12h20 | – | SkyTeam | ET, EY, JU, LH, OS, SV |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: MU | 7 | 773 | 11h48 | – | – | MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 1:00 PM in São Paulo.
Italian passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for stays of 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. The 90-day stay can be extended once at a local Federal Police office.
Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.
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.
FCO–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to GRU
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and LATAM Chile. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FCO to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to GRU is about 12 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,862 miles (9,433 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.