São Paulo to Maceió (GRU–MCZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–MCZ is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 1,193 miles in approximately 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 54 | 320, 321, 738 | 2h50-3h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 35 | 320, 321 | 2h50-3h | – | – | – |
| G3 GOL | 27 | 738, 7M8 | 2h39-3h | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 2h50-3h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AF Air France | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 2h50-3h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 11 | 738, 7M8 | 2h50-2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 8 | 738 | 2h50-2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Maceió from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→MCZ | CGH→MCZ | VCP→MCZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 18 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 170 | 22 | 11 |
| Flight time | 2h 39m | 2h 50m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · MCZ: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Maceió.
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–MCZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to MCZ
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 170 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to MCZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to MCZ ranges from 2 hours 39 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,193 miles (1,919 km). There are approximately 170 weekly flights outbound and 217 return, totaling 387 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (CGH), Campinas (VCP) and Ribeirão Preto (RAO).