Quebec to São Paulo (YQB–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
While no nonstop service exists between YQB and GRU, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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Other ways to reach São Paulo from Quebec
| Metric | YQB→GRU | YUL→GRU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YQB | – | 145 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 4 |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
YQB: EDT · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Quebec, it's 7:00 PM in São Paulo.
Canadian passport holders must obtain a Brazilian e-Visa before travel. The e-Visa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit (180 days within a 12-month period). Most approvals are issued within 72 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date from Brazil.
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.
YQB–GRU Quick Facts
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).