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

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1,047 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 28 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AR8190
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
7:10 AM
-03 T2
9:50 AM
-03
2h 40m
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LA3388
LA LATAM
321
7:10 AM
-03 T2
9:50 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AR7421
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
9:00 AM
-03 T2
11:35 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CM3535
CM Copa
738
9:00 AM
-03 T2
11:35 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ET4130
ET Ethiopian
7M8
9:30 AM
-03 T2
12:10 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G31294
G3 GOL
7M8
9:30 AM
-03 T2
12:10 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AV2624
AV avianca
7M8
9:30 AM
-03 T2
12:10 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AV4695
AV avianca
7M8
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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G31678
G3 GOL
738
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AR7678
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ET4166
ET Ethiopian
738
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:30 PM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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G31354
G3 GOL
7M8
8:55 PM
-03 T2
11:35 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G31652
G3 GOL
738
9:25 PM
-03 T2
12:05 AM+1
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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LA4522
LA LATAM
319
11:35 PM
-03 T2
2:10 AM+1
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AV2605
AV avianca
738
1:45 AM
-03
4:40 AM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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CM3650
CM Copa
7M8
2:00 AM
-03 TTPS
4:50 AM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM3529
CM Copa
738
2:00 AM
-03
4:50 AM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM3616
CM Copa
738
2:15 AM
-03 TTPS
5:00 AM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G31609
G3 GOL
7M8
2:20 AM
-03 TTPS
5:13 AM
-03
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AR8293
AR Aerolineas Argentin
319
3:10 AM
-03 TTPS
5:55 AM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G31355
G3 GOL
7M8
5:10 AM
-03
8:05 AM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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CM3619
CM Copa
738
5:10 AM
-03
8:05 AM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AR8253
AR Aerolineas Argentin
321
9:20 AM
-03
12:05 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AR8244
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
10:40 AM
-03 TTPS
1:25 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G31403
G3 GOL
7M8
4:55 PM
-03 TTPS
7:45 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4155
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:55 PM
-03
7:45 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7403
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
5:05 PM
-03
7:55 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3549
CM Copa
738
5:05 PM
-03 TTPS
7:55 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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São Paulo to Petrolina
6 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 1,047 mi 2h 35m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–PNZ service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – LA
320 Airbus A320 – AR
321 Airbus A321 – LA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AR, CM, ET, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AR, AV, ET, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + LA (27 flights/wk, 48%)
Star Alliance: AV + CM + ET (15 flights/wk, 27%)
SkyTeam: AR (14 flights/wk, 25%)
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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to PNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
73
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 6 1
Weekly flights 56 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)6
Weekly flights56 out / 45 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: PNZ
IATA / ICAOPNZ / SBPL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia
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.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from GRU to PNZ. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through 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 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).