São Paulo to Petrolina (GRU–PNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–PNZ is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 1,047 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 14 | 320, 738, 7M8 | 2h35-2h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 14 | 319, 321 | 2h35-2h40 | – | – | – |
| G3 GOL | 13 | 738, 7M8 | 2h35-2h40 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 7 | 7M8 | 2h35-2h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 738, 7M8 | 2h35-2h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 1 | 738 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Petrolina from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→PNZ | VCP→PNZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · PNZ: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Petrolina.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 56 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 56 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via REC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).