Frankfurt am Main to São Paulo (FRA–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 6,088 miles in approximately 11h 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: AY, JL | 7 | 773 | 12h05 | – | – | AY, JL |
| LH Lufthansa Also: AI, NH, SQ | 7 | 74H | 11h45 | – | – | AI, NH, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 1:00 PM in São Paulo.
German passport holders can enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days per 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival. No advance paperwork, no fees, no eVisa. Just show up with a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
At immigration you get a stamp and that is it. The 90-day window can be extended once for another 90 days at a Policia Federal office inside Brazil. The extension fee is BRL 204. Apply at least 15 days before your initial 90 days expire.
Brazil does not require proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry from Germany, but the vaccine is mandatory if you plan to visit the Amazon region, Mato Grosso, or other interior states. Get it at least 10 days before traveling to those areas.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
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.
FRA–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to GRU
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile and Lufthansa. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to GRU is about 11 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,088 miles (9,796 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, Amsterdam and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.