São Paulo to Cruz (GRU–JJD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
G31146
G3 GOL
7M8
8:45 AM
-03 T2
12:10 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AD3050
AD Azul
738
8:55 AM
-03 T2
12:20 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV4718
AV avianca
738
8:55 AM
-03 T2
12:20 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3583
CM Copa
738
8:55 AM
-03 T2
12:20 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31581
G3 GOL
7M8
12:55 PM
-03
4:30 PM
-03
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD3052
AD Azul
738
1:05 PM
-03
4:35 PM
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3712
CM Copa
738
1:05 PM
-03
4:35 PM
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AD3098
AD Azul
738
1:15 PM
-03
4:50 PM
-03
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3543
CM Copa
738
1:15 PM
-03
4:50 PM
-03
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Cruz
4 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,476 mi 3h 25m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

GRU–JJD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, avianca and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,476 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–JJD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 3 738 3h25
AV avianca 3 738 3h25 Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 3 738 3h25 Star Alliance
G3 GOL 3 7M8 3h25
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AD, AV, CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + G3 (6 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: AV + CM (6 flights/wk, 50%)
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 JJD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to JJD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
36
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Cruz.
Distance & Flight Time
1,476 mi / 2,375 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.
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–JJD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Cruz route.
Route details
Distance1,476 mi / 2,375 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: JJD
IATA / ICAOJJD / SBJE
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation89 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to JJD flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,476 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, avianca, Copa Airlines and GOL.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from GRU to JJD. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JJD 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.

Flights from GRU to JJD

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, avianca, Copa Airlines and GOL. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRU to JJD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to JJD ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,476 miles (2,375 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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