Santa Cruz to São Paulo (VVI–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
OB736
OB Boliviana de Aviacion
738
9:05 AM
-04
12:50 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37717
G3 GOL
7M8
12:10 PM
-04
3:55 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OB734
OB Boliviana de Aviacion
738
1:35 PM
-04
5:25 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37714
G3 GOL
7M8
9:05 AM
-03 T3
11:10 AM
-04
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Santa Cruz to São Paulo
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,149 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

VVI–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Boliviana de Aviacion and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 1,149 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VVI–GRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OB Boliviana de Aviacion 9 738 2h45-2h50
G3 GOL 6 7M8 2h45
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – OB
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + OB (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VVI to GRU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VVI to GRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
309
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
+1h
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Santa Cruz.
VVI: -04 · GRU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Cruz, it's 7:00 PM in São Paulo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,149 mi / 1,849 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m.
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.

VVI–GRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Cruz to São Paulo route.
Route details
Distance1,149 mi / 1,849 km
Flight time2h 45m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 6 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: VVI
IATA / ICAOVVI / SLVR
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Elevation1,224 ft / 373 m
Destination: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VVI to GRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Viru Viru International Airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,149 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GOL and Boliviana de Aviacion.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from VVI to GRU. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AEP, LIM, EZE, SCL, BOG, MIA, GIG, PTY and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Santa Cruz.
Yes, return flights from GRU to VVI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from VVI to GRU

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from GOL and Boliviana de Aviacion. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

VVI to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VVI to GRU ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,149 miles (1,849 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via AEP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.