Santa Cruz to São Paulo (VVI–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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VVI–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Boliviana de Aviacion and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,149 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OB Boliviana de Aviacion | 13 | 738 | 2h45-2h50 | – | – | – |
| G3 Sky Express | 6 | 7M8 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
VVI: -04 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Cruz, it's 7:00 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.
VVI–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Sky Express and Boliviana de Aviacion. With 19 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 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,149 miles (1,849 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via AEP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.