São Paulo to Maceió (GRU–MCZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–MCZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,193 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, LX, QR | 41 | 319, 320, 321 | 2h38-2h55 | – | – | AR, LX, QR |
| G3 Sky Express Also: AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, ET, SA, TP, UX | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 2h45-3h13 | – | – | AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, ET, SA, TP, UX |
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 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 226 | 17 | 16 |
| Flight time | 2h 38m | 2h 55m | 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 Sky Express and LATAM Chile. With 226 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 38 minutes to 3 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,193 miles (1,919 km). There are approximately 226 weekly flights outbound and 278 return, totaling 504 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (CGH), Campinas (VCP) and Ribeirão Preto (RAO).