Natal to São Paulo (NAT–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NAT–GRU is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,427 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 63 | 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 3h20-3h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 28 | 320, 321 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 3h20-3h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| G3 GOL | 19 | 738, 7M8 | 3h20-3h35 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 15 | 738, 7M8 | 3h15-3h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AF Air France | 13 | 738, 7M8 | 3h20-3h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 738 | 3h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 7M8 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 321 | 3h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 4 | 7M8 | 3h20-3h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | 321 | 3h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
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 | 11 | 7 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 185 | 123 | 424 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 15m | 3h 2m |
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 Air Canada, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, Royal Air Maroc, avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates, GOL, Iberia, LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 185 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NAT to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NAT to GRU ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,427 miles (2,296 km). There are approximately 185 weekly flights outbound and 172 return, totaling 357 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VCP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include João Pessoa (JPA) and Recife (REC).