São Paulo to Guayaquil (GRU–GYE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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São Paulo to Guayaquil
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between GRU and GYE, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to GYE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
LIM ~16h 27m EZE ~17h 43m PTY ~17h 55m BOG ~18h 5m YYZ ~18h 20m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Guayaquil is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · GYE: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in Guayaquil.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days. A Brazilian national ID card is accepted for entry under Mercosur associate agreements. No advance registration or authorization is needed. The 90-day allowance can be extended to 180 days per calendar year at Ecuadorian immigration offices.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–GYE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Guayaquil route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: GRU
Full nameSão Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: GYE
Full nameJosé Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
IATA / ICAOGYE / SEGU
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to GYE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIM, EZE, PTY, BOG, YYZ, UIO, SCL, MIA, MAD and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guayaquil is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via LIM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.