São Paulo to Mexico City (GRU–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–MEX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, LATAM Chile and TAM Brazilian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,619 miles in approximately 8h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: G3, WS | 7 | 789 | 9h12 | – | SkyTeam | G3, WS |
| LA LATAM Chile | 7 | 789 | 9h10 | – | – | – |
| JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines | 2 | – | 9h01 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · MEX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 3:00 PM in Mexico City.
Brazilian passport holders need an electronic visa (SAE) to enter Mexico by air. The free eVisa is single-entry, valid for up to 180 days, and can be applied for on the Mexican immigration website. Approval typically arrives within one hour by email as a QR code. Those denied or needing multiple entries must apply at a Mexican consulate. Holders of a valid US visa or US/Canada/Japan/UK/Schengen residence card may enter without the SAE.
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.
Use only authorized airport taxis (purchase vouchers at official booths inside arrivals; do not take street taxis outside). Rates are zone-based: Centro/Zócalo MXN$180–250, Polanco MXN$250–320, Santa Fe MXN$350–450. Uber is not permitted for airport pickup at T1 (walk to street level at T2 to use Uber).Metrobús Line 4 to Buenavista (Metro hub) takes 30–40 min (MXN$12); a solid budget option. Metro Line 5 serves Terminal Aérea (T1). ADO buses depart from T1 to Puebla, Querétaro, and other cities. A second airport (AIFA, NLU) exists northeast of the city; confirm which airport your flight uses.
High-altitude subtropical climate at 2,240m. Temperatures are mild year-round (7–22°C) with little seasonal variation, no extreme heat or cold. The rainy season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3–7pm, which frequently cause delays and can be intense. Hail is possible.
Dry season (November–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions. The airport's elevation means aircraft have reduced performance on hot days. Dense morning smog is common in winter inversions and occasionally reduces visibility. Earthquake risk (significant for Mexico City) has no direct flight impact but is worth knowing.
GRU–MEX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to MEX
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, TAM Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Chile. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to MEX ranges from 8 hours 44 minutes to 9 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,619 miles (7,433 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via UIO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.