São Paulo to Santa Cruz (GRU–VVI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–VVI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sky Express leads the route. The flight covers 1,149 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Sky Express | 6 | 7M8 | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Santa Cruz from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→VVI | VCP→VVI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | – |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · VVI: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Cruz.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 2 hours gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez, Jorge Chávez and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).