Fernando de Noronha to São Paulo (FEN–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AR8374
AR Aerolineas Argentin
319
1:10 PM
-02
4:20 PM
-03
4h 10m
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LA3829
LA LATAM
319
1:10 PM
-02
4:20 PM
-03
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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G31776
G3 GOL
7M8
3:30 PM
-02
6:30 PM
-03
4h
M T W T F S S
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AV2623
AV avianca
7M8
3:30 PM
-02
6:50 PM
-03
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AV2600
AV avianca
7M8
3:30 PM
-02
6:50 PM
-03
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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G31775
G3 GOL
7M8
3:30 PM
-02
6:50 PM
-03
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AR8379
AR Aerolineas Argentin
319
7:50 AM
-03 T3
12:30 PM
-02
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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LA3828
LA LATAM
319
7:50 AM
-03 T3
12:30 PM
-02
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G31774
G3 GOL
7M8
8:45 AM
-03 T2
1:45 PM
-02
4h
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AV2630
AV avianca
7M8
8:45 AM
-03 T2
1:45 PM
-02
4h
M T W T F S S
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Fernando de Noronha to São Paulo
4 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,646 mi 4h nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

FEN–GRU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, GOL and Aerolineas Argentinas lead the route. The flight covers 1,646 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FEN–GRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 8 7M8 4h20 Star Alliance
G3 GOL 8 7M8 4h-4h20
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 5 319 4h10 SkyTeam
LA LATAM Airlines 5 319 4h10
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AR, LA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AV, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + LA (13 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: AV (8 flights/wk, 31%)
SkyTeam: AR (5 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FEN to GRU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FEN to GRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
25
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
São Paulo is 1 hour behind Fernando de Noronha.
FEN: -02 · GRU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Fernando de Noronha, it's 5:00 PM in São Paulo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,646 mi / 2,649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m to 4h 20m.
Getting from GRU

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.

São Paulo Climate

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.

FEN–GRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fernando de Noronha to São Paulo route.
Route details
Distance1,646 mi / 2,649 km
Flight time4h to 4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights26 out / 18 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: FEN
IATA / ICAOFEN / SBFN
TimezoneAmerica/Noronha
Elevation193 ft / 59 m
Destination: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FEN to GRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Fernando de Noronha Airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport take approximately 4h to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,646 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, GOL and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from FEN to GRU. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through REC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
São Paulo is 1 hour behind Fernando de Noronha.
Yes, return flights from GRU to FEN 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.

Flights from FEN to GRU

Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FEN to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FEN to GRU ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,646 miles (2,649 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via REC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.