São Paulo to João Pessoa (GRU–JPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GRU–JPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,360 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AM, AR, LX, QR, TP | 23 | 321 | 2h58-3h10 | – | – | AM, AR, LX, QR, TP |
| G3 Sky Express Also: AM, AR, AV, CM, EK, ET, TP, UX | 21 | 7M8 | 3h-3h20 | – | – | AM, AR, AV, CM, EK, ET, TP, UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach João Pessoa from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→JPA | CGH→JPA | VCP→JPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 18 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 188 | 11 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 10m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · JPA: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in João Pessoa.
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–JPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to JPA
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile and Sky Express. With 188 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to JPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to JPA is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,360 miles (2,189 km). There are approximately 188 weekly flights outbound and 256 return, totaling 444 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim, Tancredo Neves and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (CGH) and Campinas (VCP).