São Paulo to Punta del Este (GRU–PDP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AD8780
AD Azul
320
12:45 PM
-03 T3
3:15 PM
-03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD8781
AD Azul
320
4:30 PM
-03
6:50 PM
-03
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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São Paulo to Punta del Este
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 945 mi 2h 30m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

GRU–PDP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azul and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 945 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–PDP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 2 320 2h30
G3 GOL 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + G3 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRU to PDP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to PDP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
20
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Punta del Este is 0 hours the same as São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · PDP: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Punta del Este.
Distance & Flight Time
945 mi / 1,520 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Uruguay visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable for another 90. As Mercosur members, Brazilians can enter with just a national identity card instead of a passport. No advance registration or fee is required.

Getting to GRU

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–PDP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Punta del Este route.
Route details
Distance945 mi / 1,520 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: PDP
IATA / ICAOPDP / SULS
TimezoneAmerica/Montevideo
Elevation95 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to PDP flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 945 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul and GOL.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from GRU to PDP. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AEP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PDP to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GRU to PDP

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) are connected by nonstop service from Azul and GOL. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRU to PDP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to PDP ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 945 miles (1,520 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via AEP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.