São Paulo to Petrolina (GRU–PNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,047 mi airlines 66/wk
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Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR8433cs
QR Qatar
321
5:55 AM
-03 T2
8:30 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8190cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
321
5:55 AM
-03 T2
8:30 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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LA3388+2
LA LATAM Chile
321
7:10 AM
-03 T2
9:50 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7421
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
8:45 AM
-03 T2
11:25 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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ET4130
ET Ethiopian
7M8
8:45 AM
-03 T2
11:25 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G31352+1
G3 Sky Express
7M8
8:45 AM
-03 T2
11:25 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AV2624
AV avianca
7M8
9:00 AM
-03 T2
11:35 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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TP4139
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
9:00 AM
-03 T2
11:35 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CM3535cs
CM Copa
7M8
9:00 AM
-03 T2
11:35 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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TP5800cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
8:40 PM
-03 T2
11:20 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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ET4166cs
ET Ethiopian
7M8
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:35 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7678cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:35 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV4695cs
AV avianca
738
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:35 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5769cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:35 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31354+5
G3 Sky Express
7M8
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:35 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA4522+2
LA LATAM Chile
320
11:25 PM
-03 T2
2:00 AM+1
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4207cs
ET Ethiopian
738
1:45 AM
-03
4:40 AM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7676cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
1:45 AM
-03 TTPS
4:40 AM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5796+1
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
1:45 AM
-03 TTPS
4:40 AM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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QR5210cs
QR Qatar
321
2:45 AM
-03
5:15 AM
-03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3391+3
LA LATAM Chile
320
2:45 AM
-03 TTPS
5:15 AM
-03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8293cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
321
3:30 AM
-03
6:10 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31355+5
G3 Sky Express
738
4:23 AM
-03 TTPS
7:15 AM
-03
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3650cs
CM Copa
738
5:10 AM
-03 TTPS
8:00 AM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AM8077cs
AM Aeromexi
738
5:10 AM
-03 TTPS
8:00 AM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3568
CM Copa
738
5:10 AM
-03
8:05 AM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8244cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
321
9:20 AM
-03
12:05 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3389+5
LA LATAM Chile
321
10:40 AM
-03
1:25 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4155
ET Ethiopian
738
4:50 PM
-03
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31353+1
G3 Sky Express
7M8
4:50 PM
-03
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3549cs
CM Copa
7M8
5:05 PM
-03
7:55 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7403
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
5:05 PM
-03
7:55 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2626
AV avianca
7M8
5:05 PM
-03
7:55 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Petrolina
2 carriers, 66 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 66 Flights/wk 1,047 mi 2h 35m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

GRU–PNZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,047 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–PNZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, QR 14 320, 321 2h35-2h40 AR, QR
G3 Sky Express Also: AR, AV, CM, ET, TP 7 7M8 2h40 AR, AV, CM, ET, TP
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – LA
321 Airbus A321 – AR, LA, QR
738 Boeing 737-800 – AR, AV, TP
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AR, AV, CM, ET, G3, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + LA (21 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 PNZ direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to PNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
95
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.

Other ways to reach Petrolina from São Paulo

Nearby airports with service to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport.
Metric GRU→PNZ VCP→PNZ
Distance from GRU 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 66 7
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of GRU with service to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Petrolina is 0 hours the same as São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · PNZ: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Petrolina.
Distance & Flight Time
1,047 mi / 1,686 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m.
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–PNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Petrolina route.
Route details
Distance1,047 mi / 1,686 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights66 out / 76 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: PNZ
IATA / ICAOPNZ / SBPL
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation1,263 ft / 385 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to PNZ flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,047 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sky Express and LATAM Chile. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 66 nonstop flights per week from GRU to PNZ. The return direction has about 76 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSA and REC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PNZ to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VCP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PNZ

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express and LATAM Chile. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GRU to PNZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to PNZ ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,047 miles (1,686 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via SSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).