Shanghai (Pudong) to São Paulo (PVG–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LGG Grâce-Hollogne 23h 38m CAET ETQR Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to São Paulo flights
LAX Los Angeles 24h 44m CACKCSG JJJLLA Los Angeles (LAX) to São Paulo flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 50m AZCACZ AIAYJL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to São Paulo flights
DOH Doha 25h 15m IBQR LAMFQR Doha (DOH) to São Paulo flights
AMS Amsterdam 25h 33m CACKCZ G3KLLA Amsterdam (AMS) to São Paulo flights
IST Istanbul 25h 52m MUTK MSTGTK Istanbul (IST) to São Paulo flights
YYZ Toronto 25h 56m ACMU ACADG3 Toronto (YYZ) to São Paulo flights
ADD Addis Ababa 26h 16m ET AIETMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to São Paulo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 26h 28m AACZ AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to São Paulo flights
FCO Rome 27h 27m ARMU AZETEY Rome (FCO) to São Paulo flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to São Paulo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-11h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and GRU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to GRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,449
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-11h
São Paulo is 11 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · GRU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 7:00 AM in São Paulo.
Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

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.

PVG–GRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to São Paulo route.
Route details
Time difference-11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to GRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Liège, Los Angeles and Frankfurt Main.
São Paulo is 11 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Liège, Los Angeles and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.