São Paulo to Maceió (GRU–MCZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
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GRU–MCZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Gol Linhas Aereas lead the route. The flight covers 1,193 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, IB, LX, QR | 35 | 319, 321 | 2h50 | – | – | AR, IB, LX, QR |
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, ET, SA, TP, UX | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 2h35-3h | – | – | 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 | 241 | 26 | 15 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 21m | 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 LATAM Chile and Gol Linhas Aereas. With 241 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to MCZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to MCZ is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,193 miles (1,919 km). There are approximately 241 weekly flights outbound and 318 return, totaling 559 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim, Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães and Tancredo Neves. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (CGH), Campinas (VCP) and Ribeirão Preto (RAO).