Mexico City to São Paulo (MEX–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MEX–GRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, LATAM Chile and TAM Brazilian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,619 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: G3, WS | 7 | 789 | 9h55 | – | SkyTeam | G3, WS |
| LA LATAM Chile | 7 | 789 | 9h24 | – | – | – |
| JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines | 2 | – | 8h33 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 9:00 PM in São Paulo.
Mexican passport holders must obtain an eVisa before traveling to Brazil. As of January 1, 2026, Mexico is no longer visa-exempt. Apply online through the VFSeVisa portal. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. Processing takes a few business days. This change was made under Brazil's reciprocity policy.
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
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.
MEX–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to GRU
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, LATAM Chile and TAM Brazilian Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to GRU is about 9 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,619 miles (7,433 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen, Miami and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.