São Paulo to Curitiba (GRU–CWB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–CWB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile, Sky Express and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras lead the route. The flight covers 223 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, IB, JL, LH, LX, QF, QR, TK, TP, VS | 42 | 320, 321 | 1h-1h14 | – | – | AR, IB, JL, LH, LX, QF, QR, TK, TP, VS |
| G3 Sky Express Also: AF, AR, AT, AV, CM, EK, ET, TK, TP, UX | 28 | 738 | 0h55-1h10 | – | – | AF, AR, AT, AV, CM, EK, ET, TK, TP, UX |
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: AV, AZ, CM, EK, ET, TK, TP, UX | 27 | 295, E95 | 1h-1h05 | – | – | AV, AZ, CM, EK, ET, TK, TP, UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Curitiba from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→CWB | CGH→CWB | VCP→CWB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 18 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 524 | 144 | 39 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 50m | 0h 59m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · CWB: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Curitiba.
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–CWB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Curitiba: Brazil's Southern Business Commute
GRU–CWB is the return leg of one of Brazil's most consistent business corridors. LATAM and Gol share the dominant positions, with Azul providing additional capacity from Terminal 3. Block time is 60 to 65 minutes southbound. The route feeds executive traffic between Sao Paulo's financial center and Curitiba's industrial and technology sector, particularly the automotive manufacturing cluster around the metropolitan area. Frequencies run high during the work week and thin out on weekends when leisure travel does not fill the gap left by business demand.
Curitiba's Airport Context
Afonso Pena International Airport in Curitiba handles both domestic and international traffic from a single terminal. It is one of Brazil's most punctual mid-size airports, partly due to Curitiba's location away from the most intense convective weather belts that affect Sao Paulo and Rio. The city's extensive bus rapid transit (BRT) system connects to the airport via inter-municipal lines. Curitiba is also a common connection point for passengers continuing south to Florianopolis or Porto Alegre, making GRU–CWB a useful feeder for further southern Brazil itineraries.