Natal to São Paulo (NAT–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NAT–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,427 miles in approximately 3h 30m. 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 | 30 | 320, 321 | 3h25-3h46 | – | – | AM, AR, IB, LX, QR |
| G3 Sky Express Also: AC, AF, AM, AR, AT, AV, CM, EK, SA, TP, UX | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 3h35 | – | – | AC, AF, AM, AR, AT, AV, CM, EK, SA, TP, UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Natal
| Metric | NAT→GRU | JPA→GRU | REC→GRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NAT | – | 99 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 14 | 23 |
| Weekly flights | 248 | 255 | 540 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h 15m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
NAT: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Natal, 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.
NAT–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NAT to GRU
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile and Sky Express. With 248 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NAT to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NAT to GRU is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,427 miles (2,296 km). There are approximately 248 weekly flights outbound and 208 return, totaling 456 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tancredo Neves, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim and Zumbi dos Palmares. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include João Pessoa (JPA) and Recife (REC).