Manaus to São Paulo (MAO–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAO–GRU is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,676 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 46 | 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 3h50-4h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 28 | 320, 321 | 4h-4h15 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 20 | 7M8 | 3h55-4h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| G3 GOL | 20 | 7M8 | 3h55-4h | – | – | – |
| AD Azul | 13 | 7M8 | 3h55-4h | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 13 | 7M8 | 3h55-4h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 7M8 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 321 | 3h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 6 | 7M8 | 3h55-4h | – | Oneworld | – |
| AV avianca | 6 | 7M8 | 3h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 6 | 7M8 | 3h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CA Air China | 3 | 320 | 3h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAO: -04 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Manaus, it's 7:00 PM in São Paulo.
CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.
Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.
Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.
MAO–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAO to GRU
Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, Royal Air Maroc, avianca, Air China, Copa Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 175 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAO to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAO to GRU ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,676 miles (2,697 km). There are approximately 175 weekly flights outbound and 135 return, totaling 310 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VCP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.