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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LA3829+2
LA LATAM Chile
319
1:15 PM
-02
4:10 PM
-03
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8374cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
319
1:15 PM
-02
4:15 PM
-03
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2623
AV avianca
7M8
3:30 PM
-02
6:50 PM
-03
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2600
AV avianca
7M8
3:30 PM
-02
6:50 PM
-03
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31775
G3 Sky Express
7M8
3:30 PM
-02
6:35 PM
-03
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8379cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
319
7:40 AM
-03 T3
12:35 PM
-02
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5205cs
QR Qatar
319
7:40 AM
-03 T3
12:35 PM
-02
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3828+2
LA LATAM Chile
319
7:40 AM
-03 T2
12:35 PM
-02
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2630cs
AV avianca
7M8
8:45 AM
-03 T2
1:40 PM
-02
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31774+2
G3 Sky Express
7M8
8:45 AM
-03 T2
1:40 PM
-02
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fernando de Noronha to São Paulo
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,646 mi 3h 55m nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

FEN–GRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, LATAM Chile and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,646 miles in approximately 3h 55m. 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
LA LATAM Chile Also: AR 5 319 3h55 AR
G3 Sky Express 4 7M8 4h05
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AR, LA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AV, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + LA (9 flights/wk, 53%)
Star Alliance: AV (8 flights/wk, 47%)
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
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
23
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
26
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 3h 55m 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 time3h 55m to 4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 23 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 3h 55m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,646 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Sky Express and LATAM Chile. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from FEN to GRU. The return direction has about 23 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 avianca, Sky Express and LATAM Chile. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FEN to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FEN to GRU ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,646 miles (2,649 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 45 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.