Porto Alegre to São Paulo (POA–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Porto Alegre to São Paulo
13 carriers, 391 flights/week nonstop.
13 Airlines
391 Flights/wk
538 mi
1h 35m nonstop
14 1-stop hubs
POA–GRU is served by 13 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 538 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop POA–GRU service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 90 | 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 1h35-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AV avianca | 49 | 320, 738, 7M8 | 1h40-1h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AD Azul | 44 | 320 | 1h40-1h50 | – | – | – |
| G3 GOL | 42 | 738, 7M8 | 1h44-1h55 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 41 | 320, 738, 7M8 | 1h45-1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 29 | 320, 7M8 | 1h40-1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AF Air France | 26 | 738, 7M8 | 1h50-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 26 | 320 | 1h40-1h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 22 | 320, 321 | 1h45-1h50 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 7M8 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 4 | 738, 7M8 | 1h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CA Air China | 3 | 320 | 1h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | 321 | 1h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, POA to GRU direction.
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60
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Nonstop flights
391
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for POA to GRU.
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One-Stop Connections
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Longest
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Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Porto Alegre
Nearby airports with service to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport.
| Metric | POA→GRU | CXJ→GRU | PET→GRU |
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| Distance from POA | – | 55 mi | 138 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 391 | 7 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 35m | 2h 15m |
Caxias Do Sul (CXJ) to São Paulo flights · Pelotas (PET) to São Paulo flights · Passo Fundo (PFB) to São Paulo flights
Airports within 200 miles of POA with service to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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São Paulo is 0 hours
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Porto Alegre.
POA: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Porto Alegre, it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
POA: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Porto Alegre, it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
Distance & Flight Time
538 mi / 866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 55m.
Getting from GRU
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.
São Paulo Climate
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.
Facts
POA–GRU Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Porto Alegre to São Paulo route.
Route details
Distance538 mi / 866 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)13
Weekly flights391 out / 402 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about POA to GRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 55m. The route covers 538 miles.
13 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, Royal Air Maroc, avianca, ITA Airways, Air China, Copa Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 391 nonstop flights per week from POA to GRU. The return direction has about 402 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from GRU to POA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Guarulhos (GRU) is Brazil's primary international hub and the LATAM Airlines hub for South America. Porto Alegre-based passengers connecting to Europe, North America, Africa, or the Caribbean almost always route through GRU. LATAM, Gol, and Azul all offer GRU connections from POA, typically on single-ticket itineraries with minimum 90-minute connection times at Guarulhos.
Porto Alegre sits in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil's southernmost major state, which experiences significant frontal weather systems in winter (June–August) including fog and cold fronts that can close the airport temporarily. Summer (December–February) brings convective storms. Build buffer into POA–GRU connections to international flights at GRU, particularly in winter.
CPTM Line 13-Jade train connects Guarulhos Airport to Luz Station in central São Paulo (about 30 minutes, R$4.80). Taxis and ride-shares cost R$80–130 to central São Paulo and take 30–90 minutes depending on traffic. The train is significantly faster and more reliable during business hours.
Porto Alegre to São Paulo Guarulhos
The POA–GRU route connects Rio Grande do Sul's capital with São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil's primary aviation hub and the third-busiest airport in Latin America. Nine carriers maintain nearly 295 weekly departures on the roughly 1.75-hour sector. LATAM and Gol lead in frequency; Azul Brazilian Airlines provides a significant third option. The route supports both business demand between southern Brazil's agribusiness economy and São Paulo's financial centre, and serves as the primary international gateway for Rio Grande do Sul residents.
Guarulhos as South America's Primary Hub
GRU handles the majority of Brazil's international traffic and is LATAM's hub for transatlantic and intra-South American connections. POA-originating passengers connecting to Europe (Lisbon, Madrid, Frankfurt, Paris) or North America (Miami, New York, Houston) typically route through GRU on single-ticket LATAM itineraries. Guarulhos has two passenger terminals (T1 and T3) connected by a covered walkway; domestic arrivals and international departures are in different terminals, requiring cross-terminal movement for connecting passengers.