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 9 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, ITA Airways and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 213 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Azul | 15 | 295, E95 | 1h-1h05 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 15 | E95 | 1h-1h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | E95 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 7 | E95 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | E95 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | E95 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 319 | 1h | – | Oneworld | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 7 | 319 | 1h | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 6 | E95 | 1h | – | – | – |
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 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 310 | 62 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h | 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 Air Canada, Azul, avianca, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia and LATAM Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to SDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to SDU ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 213 miles (343 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 144 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).