São Paulo to Santa Cruz (GRU–VVI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G37638
G3 Sky Express
738
9:05 AM
-03 T2
11:10 AM
-04
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OB736
OB Boliviana de Aviacion
738
9:05 AM
-04
12:50 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37639
G3 Sky Express
7M8
12:00 PM
-04
3:55 PM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OB734
OB Boliviana de Aviacion
738
1:35 PM
-04
5:25 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Santa Cruz
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,149 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

GRU–VVI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sky Express leads the route. The flight covers 1,149 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–VVI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G3 Sky Express 6 738 3h05
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 (6 flights/wk, 100%)
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 VVI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to VVI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
191
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 Santa Cruz from São Paulo

Nearby airports with service to Viru Viru International Airport.
Metric GRU→VVI VCP→VVI
Distance from GRU 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of GRU with service to Viru Viru International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Cruz is 1 hour behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · VVI: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Cruz.
Distance & Flight Time
1,149 mi / 1,849 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian citizens enter Bolivia visa-free for tourism stays up to 30 days per entry, extendable to 90 days per calendar year. You just need a valid passport or Brazilian national ID card (RG) for entry. Bolivia accepts the RG for Mercosur nationals at land borders and airports.

No yellow fever certificate is legally required to enter Bolivia from Brazil, but some border officials ask for one, especially at land crossings in the Amazon region. Getting vaccinated before you go avoids any hassle. For overland entry from Brazil, the busiest crossings are Corumba/Puerto Quijarro and Guajara-Mirim/Guayaramerin.

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–VVI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Santa Cruz route.
Route details
Distance1,149 mi / 1,849 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 19 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: VVI
IATA / ICAOVVI / SLVR
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Elevation1,224 ft / 373 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to VVI flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,149 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sky Express.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from GRU to VVI. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCL, LIM, PTY, BOG, MIA and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Cruz is 1 hour behind São Paulo.
Yes, return flights from VVI 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 VVI

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRU to VVI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to VVI ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,149 miles (1,849 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via SCL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).