Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo (SDU–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SDU–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 213 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: AV, AZ, ET, TP, UX | 14 | E95 | 1h05 | – | – | AV, AZ, ET, TP, UX |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: BA, JL, QR, TP | 14 | 319 | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | BA, JL, QR, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Rio de Janeiro
| Metric | SDU→GRU | GIG→GRU | IZA→GRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SDU | – | 9 mi | 97 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 24 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 122 | 514 | 23 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 5m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SDU: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro, 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.
SDU–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SDU to GRU
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile. With 122 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SDU to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SDU to GRU is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 213 miles (343 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 161 return, totaling 283 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tancredo Neves, Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek and Porto Seguro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rio De Janeiro (GIG) and Juiz de Fora (IZA).