São Paulo to Bogota (GRU–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–BOG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, LATAM Chile and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,694 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: AD, G3 | 28 | 32N, 788 | 5h50-6h15 | – | Star Alliance | AD, G3 |
| LA LATAM Chile | 14 | 320 | 6h10 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | 77X | 5h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bogota from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→BOG | VCP→BOG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 45m | 5h 45m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in Bogota.
Brazilian passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days. A Brazilian national ID card is accepted for entry under Mercosur associate agreements. No advance registration required. Yellow fever vaccination certificates are mandatory for travelers arriving from Brazil or who have transited through Brazilian airports.
CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.
Official yellow taxis at the curb use a pre-paid voucher system from the booth inside arrivals. Buy a ticket before exiting (COP 25,000–45,000 to most city neighborhoods, roughly $6–11). This eliminates fare negotiation and overcharging risk.Uber operates in a legal grey area in Colombia; InDriver is a common alternative. TransMilenio bus from the airport terminal (COP 3,000) is cheapest but crowded and luggage-unfriendly. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport is about 15 km west of the city center via Av. El Dorado.
Bogotá sits at 2,600m elevation. The airport climate is cool and changeable year-round regardless of the tropical latitude. Temperatures at the airport hold between 7–19°C in all months. There is no true summer or winter. Two wet seasons (March–May and September–November) and two drier seasons alternate.
Afternoon thunderstorms during wet seasons can cause delays. Morning fog is the most common disruption risk year-round, due to the Bogotá savanna's topography. Pack a light jacket. The altitude makes evenings noticeably cold even in the warmest months. Acclimatise slowly if arriving from sea level.
GRU–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to BOG
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, LATAM Chile and Qatar Airways. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to BOG ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,694 miles (4,336 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 169 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via IGU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).