Toronto to São Paulo (YYZ–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YYZ–GRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 5,091 miles in approximately 9h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AD, G3 | 7 | 789 | 9h55 | Star Alliance | AD, G3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, 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.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
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.
YYZ–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to GRU
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YYZ to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to GRU ranges from 9 hours 55 minutes to 10 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,091 miles (8,193 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via PLS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.