São Paulo to Brasília (GRU–BSB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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São Paulo to Brasília
10 carriers, 236 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
236 Flights/wk
531 mi
1h 20m nonstop
38 1-stop hubs
GRU–BSB is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, GOL and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 531 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop GRU–BSB service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 81 | 319, 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 1h40-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| G3 GOL | 36 | 738, 7M8 | 1h20-1h50 | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 28 | 320, 321 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 24 | 738, 7M8 | 1h45-1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 20 | 7M8 | 1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AF Air France | 17 | 738, 7M8 | 1h45-1h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 15 | 738, 7M8 | 1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 8 | 7M8 | 1h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 7M8 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRU to BSB direction.
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49
Nonstop flights
236
Outbound / wk
303
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to BSB.
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Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Brasília from São Paulo
Nearby airports with service to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport.
| Metric | GRU→BSB | CGH→BSB | VCP→BSB |
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| Distance from GRU | – | 18 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 236 | 204 | 44 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 45m | 1h 35m |
Airports within 200 miles of GRU with service to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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GRU: -03 · BSB: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Brasília.
GRU: -03 · BSB: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Brasília.
Distance & Flight Time
531 mi / 854 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 55m.
Getting to GRU
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.
Facts
GRU–BSB Quick Facts
Key statistics for the São Paulo to Brasília route.
Route details
Distance531 mi / 854 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights236 out / 303 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about GRU to BSB flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 55m. The route covers 531 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, Royal Air Maroc, avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, GOL and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 236 nonstop flights per week from GRU to BSB. The return direction has about 303 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from BSB to GRU 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.
LATAM Airlines and Gol both serve GRU-BSB nonstop. LATAM operates around 40 weekly nonstop departures from Guarulhos. Gol runs around 28 weekly nonstop departures. Combined, the route sees roughly 9 to 10 daily nonstop departures. Block time is 1 hour 40 minutes on the 866-km sector. Azul does not operate GRU-BSB; Azul uses Terminal 1 at GRU for its separate domestic hub routes.
LATAM Airlines uses Terminal 2 at Guarulhos for domestic flights. Gol also operates from Terminal 2. Terminal 1 at GRU is exclusively Azul's domestic hub. Terminal 3 handles the majority of international long-haul LATAM flights. Brasilia International Airport (BSB) has a single domestic and international terminal. At BSB, LATAM and Gol share facilities within the single terminal building.
The CPTM rail network connects Guarulhos to Luz station in central Sao Paulo via Line 13 Jade in about 55 minutes for BRL 5. The Expresso Guarulhos bus runs to Tiete bus terminal in 30 to 50 minutes for BRL 8. Rideshare from GRU to Paulista Avenue takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic, typically costing BRL 60 to 100. Traffic on the Dutra highway is a significant variable, particularly on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings when gridlock can extend journey times to 2 hours.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Brasilia: Commerce to Capital
GRU-BSB connects Brazil's largest commercial airport to the national capital, carrying government officials, business delegations, lobbyists, and travellers connecting through Brasilia to interior Brazil. LATAM and Gol together operate close to 70 weekly nonstop departures, averaging 9 to 10 per day. Block time is 1 hour 40 minutes on an 866-km sector. Brasilia's economy is dominated by the federal government and associated services; the GRU-BSB route reflects the constant movement between Brazil's corporate engine in Sao Paulo and its legislative and executive institutions in the capital.
Terminal Layout and Connectivity Notes
Guarulhos International (GRU) is South America's busiest airport and organises its domestic operations through Terminals 1 (Azul) and 2 (LATAM and Gol). Terminal 3 handles long-haul LATAM international operations. The three terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus, but airside connections are not possible between them. Brasilia International (BSB) operates a single integrated terminal for both domestic and international traffic, making connections straightforward. BSB is also used as a domestic connecting hub for flights to interior states such as Mato Grosso, Pará, and the Amazon basin cities. Sao Paulo's traffic consistently affects GRU access times; the Line 13 Jade train to Guarulhos opened in 2018 and provides a reliable rail link to the city centre that bypasses highway congestion.