São Paulo to Ilhéus (GRU–IOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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768 mi airlines 62/wk
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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 16m ago
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LA3254
LA LATAM
320
7:20 AM
-03 T2
9:20 AM
-03
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AR8154
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
7:20 AM
-03 T2
9:20 AM
-03
2h
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G31532
G3 GOL
738
9:00 AM
-03 T2
11:10 AM
-03
2h 10m
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AV4679
AV avianca
738
9:35 AM
-03 T2
11:30 AM
-03
1h 55m
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AR7466
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
9:35 AM
-03 T2
11:30 AM
-03
1h 55m
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AF1958
AF Air France
738
9:35 AM
-03 T2
11:30 AM
-03
1h 55m
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LA4602
LA LATAM
320
2:45 PM
-03 T2
4:50 PM
-03
2h 5m
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AR8047
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
2:45 PM
-03 T2
4:50 PM
-03
2h 5m
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AR8019
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
3:10 PM
-03 T2
5:10 PM
-03
2h
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AR8072
AR Aerolineas Argentin
319
3:15 PM
-03 T2
5:15 PM
-03
2h
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AR8034
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
3:15 PM
-03 T2
5:15 PM
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AR8018
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
3:25 PM
-03 T2
5:30 PM
-03
2h 5m
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AR8088
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
3:25 PM
-03 T2
5:30 PM
-03
2h 5m
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AR8303
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
3:25 PM
-03 T2
5:30 PM
-03
2h 5m
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AR8240
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
10:00 AM
-03
12:10 PM
-03
2h 10m
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AF2006
AF Air France
738
12:10 PM
-03
2:15 PM
-03
2h 5m
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G31533
G3 GOL
738
12:10 PM
-03
2:15 PM
-03
2h 5m
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AR7467
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
12:10 PM
-03
2:15 PM
-03
2h 5m
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AV4689
AV avianca
738
12:10 PM
-03
2:15 PM
-03
2h 5m
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AR8025
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
5:30 PM
-03
7:45 PM
-03
2h 15m
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AR8241
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
5:30 PM
-03
7:45 PM
-03
2h 15m
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AR8121
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
5:55 PM
-03
8:05 PM
-03
2h 10m
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AR8045
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
5:55 PM
-03
8:00 PM
-03
2h 5m
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AR8077
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
5:55 PM
-03
8:10 PM
-03
2h 15m
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AR8004
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
5:55 PM
-03
8:05 PM
-03
2h 10m
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AR8212
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
6:10 PM
-03
8:20 PM
-03
2h 10m
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LA4603
LA LATAM
320
6:10 PM
-03
8:25 PM
-03
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AR8069
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
6:10 PM
-03
8:25 PM
-03
2h 15m
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AR8151
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
6:10 PM
-03
8:25 PM
-03
2h 15m
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São Paulo to Ilhéus
5 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 768 mi 1h 55m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

GRU–IOS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 768 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–IOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 27 319, 320, 738 1h55-2h05 SkyTeam
LA LATAM Airlines 14 320 2h-2h05
AF Air France 7 738 1h55 SkyTeam
AV avianca 7 738 1h55 Star Alliance
G3 GOL 7 738 2h10
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AR
320 Airbus A320 – AR, LA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AF, AR, AV, G3
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AR (34 flights/wk, 55%)
Unaffiliated: G3 + LA (21 flights/wk, 34%)
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 11%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRU to IOS direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to IOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
133
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

Other ways to reach Ilhéus from São Paulo

Nearby airports with service to Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport.
Metric GRU→IOS CGH→IOS VCP→IOS
Distance from GRU 18 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 1
Weekly flights 62 9 7
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 5m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of GRU with service to Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ilhéus is 0 hours the same as São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · IOS: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Ilhéus.
Distance & Flight Time
768 mi / 1,235 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 10m.
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.

GRU–IOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Ilhéus route.
Route details
Distance768 mi / 1,235 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights62 out / 59 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: IOS
IATA / ICAOIOS / SBIL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to IOS flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 10m. The route covers 768 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, GOL and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from GRU to IOS. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGH, SSA and CNF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IOS to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGH and VCP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from GRU to IOS

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GRU to IOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to IOS ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 768 miles (1,235 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (CGH) and Campinas (VCP).