São Paulo to Toronto (GRU–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 5,091 miles in approximately 10h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AD, G3 | 7 | 789 | 10h10 | – | Star Alliance | AD, G3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Toronto.
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.
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.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
GRU–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to YYZ
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
GRU to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to YYZ ranges from 10 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,091 miles (8,193 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SCL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.