São Paulo to Ribeirão Preto (GRU–RAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–RAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 179 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, LX, QR, TP | 14 | 320 | 1h-1h10 | – | – | AR, LX, QR, TP |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 320 | 1h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ribeirão Preto from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→RAO | CGH→RAO | VCP→RAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 18 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 25 | 27 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · RAO: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Ribeirão Preto.
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–RAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to RAO
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and LATAM Chile. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to RAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to RAO ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 179 miles (289 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (CGH) and Campinas (VCP).