São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (GRU–SDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–SDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 213 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: AC, AV, AZ, CM, EK, ET, TK, TP, UX | 14 | 295, E95 | 1h-1h05 | – | – | AC, AV, AZ, CM, EK, ET, TK, TP, UX |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: IB, JL, QR, TK, TP | 14 | 319 | 1h-1h05 | – | – | IB, JL, QR, TK, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→SDU | CGH→SDU | VCP→SDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 18 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 147 | 364 | 55 |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 0h 55m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · SDU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
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–SDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to SDU
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile. With 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to SDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to SDU ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 213 miles (343 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 114 return, totaling 261 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GIG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (CGH) and Campinas (VCP).