Ribeirão Preto to São Paulo (RAO–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RAO–GRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile, Qatar Airways and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras lead the route. The flight covers 179 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, LX, TP | 14 | 320 | 1h-1h20 | – | – | AR, LX, TP |
| QR Qatar Airways | 4 | 319, 320 | 1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Ribeirão Preto
| Metric | RAO→GRU | UBA→GRU | SJP→GRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RAO | – | 95 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | 8 | 48 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 20m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
RAO: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Ribeirão Preto, 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.
RAO–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RAO to GRU
Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, LATAM Chile and Qatar Airways. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RAO to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RAO to GRU ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 179 miles (289 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Uberaba (UBA), São José do Rio Preto (SJP) and Campinas (VCP).