Vitória to São Paulo (VIX–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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VIX–GRU is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, GOL and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 453 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 83 | 319, 320, 321, 738 | 1h30-1h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| G3 GOL | 34 | 738, 7M8 | 1h35-1h50 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 30 | 738, 73G, 7M8 | 1h30-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 1h35-1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 21 | 320, 321 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 20 | 738, 7M8 | 1h30-1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 738 | 1h35-1h50 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 12 | 738, 7M8 | 1h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 3 | 320 | 1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
VIX: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Vitória, 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.
VIX–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Vitoria to Guarulhos: Espirito Santo's Link to Brazil's Main Hub
VIX-GRU connects the capital of Espirito Santo state to Sao Paulo's primary international airport. LATAM Brasil leads with 3 to 5 daily nonstops. GOL adds 2 to 3 daily frequencies. The 850 km sector runs 1 hour 35 to 50 minutes on 737 and A320 family equipment. Vitoria's Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport is a compact single-runway facility close to the city center. Guarulhos is Sao Paulo's international gateway with connections to Europe, North America, and across South America. The route's business traffic is driven by Vale's mining headquarters and Petrobras offshore operations based in Espirito Santo.
Hub Connectivity and Alternatives
Passengers connecting through GRU have access to LATAM's full long-haul network, including daily flights to Miami, New York JFK, London, Paris, and Frankfurt. GOL connects through GRU to destinations across Brazil and to select international cities. For travelers headed to central Sao Paulo rather than connecting onward, flying to Congonhas (CGH) saves significant ground transfer time. CGH is 8 km from the Paulista business corridor. GRU requires a 25 km transfer that can stretch past 90 minutes during rush hour on the Marginal Tiete. Azul offers an alternative routing through its Campinas hub at Viracopos (VCP).