São Paulo to Montréal (GRU–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC97
AC Air Canada
789
9:09 PM
-03 T3
6:08 AM+1
EDT
9h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36807
G3 GOL
789
9:10 PM
-03 T3
6:35 AM+1
EDT
10h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7803
AD Azul
789
9:45 PM
-03 T3
6:10 AM+1
EDT
10h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7802
AD Azul
789
8:55 PM
EDT
9:00 AM+1
-03
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36806
G3 GOL
789
9:55 PM
EDT
9:00 AM+1
-03
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC96
AC Air Canada
789
10:08 PM
EDT
9:11 AM+1
-03
10h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Montréal
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 5,060 mi 9h 59m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

GRU–YUL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Azul and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 5,060 miles in approximately 9h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–YUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 6 789 9h59 Star Alliance
AD Azul 6 789 10h25
G3 GOL 6 789 10h25
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AC, AD, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + G3 (12 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: AC (6 flights/wk, 33%)
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 YUL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~52h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,880
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GRU → YUL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
YUL → GRU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Montréal is 1 hour behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · YUL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
5,060 mi / 8,143 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 59m to 10h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders flying to Canada may qualify for an eTA (CAD $7) instead of a full visa if they held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years or hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa. Those who do not meet either condition must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa at a Canadian embassy. The eTA is valid for 5 years and allows stays up to 6 months per visit.

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.

Getting from YUL

The 747 Express bus departs from the arrivals level every 20–30 minutes around the clock (CAD $11). It stops at several downtown métro stations, making it convenient for most city-centre destinations. Taxis from the arrivals level charge a flat rate of CAD $45 to downtown; Uber and Lyft are available from a separate ride-share zone.Rental car facilities are located on-site in the terminal complex. During winter, confirm road conditions before driving; Highway 20 can be slow or briefly closed during heavy snowstorms.

Montréal Climate

Continental climate with dramatic seasonal swings. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winters (December–March) are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping to −15°C or colder and heavy snowfall that causes frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops.

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional and relatively pleasant, though spring snowstorms are not unusual. Pack serious winter gear from November through March; ice storms in early spring create particularly difficult travel conditions.

GRU–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance5,060 mi / 8,143 km
Flight time9h 59m to 10h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take approximately 9h 59m to 10h 25m. The route covers 5,060 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Azul and GOL.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from GRU to YUL. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JFK, SCL, DFW, LAX, ORD, YYZ, PUJ, BOG, EWR, IAH, MUC, ZRH, BOS, AMS, PTY, BCN, IAD, MXP, MIA, CDG, LIS, LIM, MEX, FCO, MAD, GIG, ATL, MCO, LHR, IST, DOH, FRA and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Montréal is 1 hour behind São Paulo.
Yes, return flights from YUL to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GRU to YUL

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Azul and GOL. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GRU to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to YUL ranges from 9 hours 59 minutes to 10 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,060 miles (8,143 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via JFK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.