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

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1,047 mi airlines charter/private 91/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 54 flights Verified 55m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LA3388+2
LA LATAM Chile
319
7:05 AM
-03 T2
9:40 AM
-03
2h 35m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8190cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
319
7:05 AM
-03 T2
9:40 AM
-03
2h 35m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8433cs
QR Qatar
321
7:10 AM
-03 T2
9:45 AM
-03
2h 35m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7421
Starts Sep 19
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
8:45 AM
-03 T2
11:25 AM
-03
2h 40m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3535cs
CM Copa
738
8:45 AM
-03 T2
11:25 AM
-03
2h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2624
Starts Sep 19
AV avianca
738
8:45 AM
-03 T2
11:25 AM
-03
2h 40m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP4139cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
8:45 AM
-03 T2
11:25 AM
-03
2h 40m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4130
ET Ethiopian
738
8:45 AM
-03 T2
11:25 AM
-03
2h 40m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31352+2
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
7M8
8:45 AM
-03 T2
11:25 AM
-03
2h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3746+1
LA LATAM Chile
320
3:55 PM
-03 T2
6:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7291
QR Qatar
320
3:55 PM
-03 T2
6:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5268
Starts Sep 20
QR Qatar
320
3:55 PM
-03 T2
6:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5107
Starts Oct 11
QR Qatar
320
3:55 PM
-03 T2
6:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5144
Starts Oct 4
QR Qatar
320
3:55 PM
-03 T2
6:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5157
Starts Oct 15
QR Qatar
320
3:55 PM
-03 T2
6:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7252
QR Qatar
320
3:55 PM
-03 T2
6:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5160
QR Qatar
319
3:55 PM
-03 T2
6:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8073cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
3:55 PM
-03 T2
6:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5800cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
9:40 PM
-03 T2 Red-eye
12:30 AM+1
-03
2h 50m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7678cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
9:40 PM
-03 T2 Red-eye
12:30 AM+1
-03
2h 50m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV4695cs
AV avianca
7M8
9:50 PM
-03 T2 Red-eye
12:30 AM+1
-03
2h 40m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31354+5
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
7M8
9:50 PM
-03 T2 Red-eye
12:30 AM+1
-03
2h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4166cs
ET Ethiopian
738
9:50 PM
-03 T2 Red-eye
12:30 AM+1
-03
2h 40m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA4522
LA LATAM Chile
321
11:25 PM
-03 T2 Red-eye
2:00 AM+1
-03
2h 35m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3391+3
LA LATAM Chile
320
3:35 AM
-03
6:20 AM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM8581cs
AM Aeromexi
319
3:40 AM
-03 TTPS
6:20 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8293cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
319
3:40 AM
-03 TTPS
6:20 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5210cs
QR Qatar
319
4:00 AM
-03
6:45 AM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8410
QR Qatar
320
4:00 AM
-03 TTPS
6:40 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5796cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
4:15 AM
-03
7:15 AM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3650cs
CM Copa
7M8
4:30 AM
-03 TTPS
7:15 AM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31355+7
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
7M8
5:05 AM
-03 TTPS
8:05 AM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7676cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
5:10 AM
-03 TTPS
8:10 AM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM8077cs
AM Aeromexi
738
5:10 AM
-03 TTPS
8:10 AM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3568
CM Copa
738
5:20 AM
-03
8:05 AM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4207cs
ET Ethiopian
738
5:25 AM
-03 TTPS
8:10 AM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8244cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
10:25 AM
-03
1:10 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3389+5
LA LATAM Chile
320
1:29 PM
-03
4:07 PM
-03
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2603
Starts Oct 17
AV avianca
7M8
4:50 PM
-03
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP4010cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
4:50 PM
-03
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7404
Starts Oct 3
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
4:50 PM
-03
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G31353+2
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
738
4:50 PM
-03 TTPS
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP4185
Starts Oct 3
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
4:50 PM
-03
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL9405cs
KL KLM
7M8
4:50 PM
-03 TTPS
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3549cs
CM Copa
738
4:50 PM
-03
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
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
AR7403
Starts Sep 19
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
4:50 PM
-03
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2626
Starts Sep 19
AV avianca
7M8
4:50 PM
-03
7:40 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5201
Starts Oct 3
QR Qatar
320
7:15 PM
-03
10:00 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5298
Starts Sep 19
QR Qatar
320
7:15 PM
-03
10:00 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5240
Starts Sep 23
QR Qatar
320
7:15 PM
-03
10:00 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8206cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
319
7:30 PM
-03 TTPS
10:15 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5126
Starts Oct 13
QR Qatar
320
7:30 PM
-03
10:15 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA4713+1
LA LATAM Chile
319
7:30 PM
-03 TTPS
10:15 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
SSA Salvador 6h 15m AFARAT G3 Salvador (SSA) to Petrolina flights
REC Recife 10h 33m ADAFAR ADTP Recife (REC) to Petrolina flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
São Paulo to Petrolina
2 carriers, 91 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,047 mi 2h 35m nonstop

GRU–PNZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Gol Linhas Aereas lead the route. The flight covers 1,047 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 319, 320, 321 2h35 AR, QR
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AR, AV, CM, ET, TP 8 7M8 2h40 AR, AV, CM, ET, TP
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AR, LA, QR
320 Airbus A320 – AR, LA, QR
321 Airbus A321 – LA, QR
738 Boeing 737-800 – AR, AV, CM, ET, TP
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AV, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + LA (29 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
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
24
Nonstop flights
91
Outbound / wk
118
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to PNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
101
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 91 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 gate to gate.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights91 out / 118 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,047 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from GRU to PNZ: LATAM Chile and Gol Linhas Aereas.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PNZ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 LATAM Chile and Gol Linhas Aereas. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GRU to PNZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to PNZ is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,047 miles (1,686 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 118 return, totaling 209 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).