São Paulo to Belo Horizonte (GRU–CNF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GRU–CNF is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, LATAM Chile and Gol Linhas Aereas lead the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: AV, AZ, CM, ET, TK, TP, UX | 32 | 295, 32N | 1h10 | – | – | AV, AZ, CM, ET, TK, TP, UX |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, IB, JL, LH, LX, QF, QR, TK, TP, VS | 32 | 319, 320, 321 | 1h05-1h10 | – | – | AR, IB, JL, LH, LX, QF, QR, TK, TP, VS |
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AF, AR, AT, AV, CM, EK, ET, TP, UX | 27 | 738, 7M8 | 1h15-23h08 | – | – | AF, AR, AT, AV, CM, EK, ET, TP, UX |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 320 | 1h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Belo Horizonte from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→CNF | CGH→CNF | VCP→CNF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 18 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 543 | 287 | 81 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 5m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · CNF: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Belo Horizonte.
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.
GRU–CNF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
São Paulo Guarulhos to Belo Horizonte Confins: Brazil's Southeast Business Spine
GRU–CNF connects Brazil's largest city and international gateway to the capital of Minas Gerais, one of Brazil's most economically significant states. LATAM, Gol, and Azul all operate nonstop service, with block time around 55 minutes. The route carries a mix of corporate travel driven by the mining, steel, and energy sectors headquartered in Belo Horizonte, and connecting traffic using GRU as an international gateway. The corridor is separate from the parallel market between CGH and PLU. Passengers in central São Paulo often prefer Congonhas's city-center location regardless of the route.
Belo Horizonte Confins Airport Context
Tancredo Neves International at Confins replaced Pampulha as BH's primary airport for larger aircraft operations. The terminal was expanded in the 2010s and handles both domestic and international routes. International frequency from CNF is limited. Most long-haul traffic from Belo Horizonte connects through GRU or BSB. The airport's single terminal simplifies navigation. Ground connection to the city remains a weak point in the passenger experience, with no metro or commuter rail link to central BH as of 2025.