Maceió to São Paulo (MCZ–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
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MCZ–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,193 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AM, AR, IB, LX, QR | 35 | 320, 321 | 3h-3h10 | – | – | AM, AR, IB, LX, QR |
| G3 Sky Express Also: AF, AM, AR, AV, CM, EK, ET, SA, TP, UX | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 3h-3h05 | – | – | AF, AM, AR, AV, CM, EK, ET, SA, TP, UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Maceió
| Metric | MCZ→GRU | REC→GRU | AJU→GRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCZ | – | 113 mi | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 23 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 302 | 540 | 209 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 10m | 2h 31m |
Travel Essentials
MCZ: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Maceió, it's 6:00 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.
MCZ–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Maceio to Sao Paulo Guarulhos: Northeast Beaches to the Megacity
MCZ-GRU connects Alagoas state's coastal capital to Brazil's main international hub. LATAM and Gol combine for 2 to 4 daily nonstops on the 1,250-mile route, with block times around 3 hours 10 minutes. Maceio draws leisure traffic from Sao Paulo year-round thanks to warm water, reef pools, and beaches like Pajucara and Praia do Frances. Peak season runs December through Carnival in February, when frequencies increase and fares rise.
GRU serves as the connection point for international travelers reaching Maceio from Europe, North America, and the rest of Brazil. Maceio's Zumbi dos Palmares airport is 20 km from the hotel zone along the coast road. The route also carries business traffic tied to Alagoas's sugar, petrochemical, and state government sectors. Sao Paulo travelers who prefer a downtown departure can check CGH-MCZ options from Congonhas on Gol or LATAM.