São Paulo to Quito (GRU–UIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–UIO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,677 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 2 | 77X | 6h10 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | 77X | 6h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Quito from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→UIO | VCP→UIO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 1 |
| Flight time | 6h 10m | 6h 5m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · UIO: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in Quito.
Brazilian passport holders enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days. A Brazilian national ID card is accepted for entry under Mercosur associate agreements. No advance registration or authorization is needed. The 90-day allowance can be extended to 180 days per calendar year at Ecuadorian immigration offices.
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–UIO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to UIO
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Qatar Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GRU to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to UIO is about 6 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,677 miles (4,308 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jorge Chávez, El Dorado and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).