São Paulo to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (GRU–PLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between GRU and PLZ, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.
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Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · PLZ: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 11:00 PM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Brazilian passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the intended departure date and have at least two blank pages. Return or onward tickets and proof of sufficient funds may be requested at the border.
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–PLZ Quick Facts
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.