Travelling from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Atlanta. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) out of here.
The average duration of a direct Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is 9 hours 35 minutes.
Sao Paulo is two hours ahead of Atlanta. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Choose from 10 direct flights each week between Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). This is the most popular route, with Delta Air Lines offering a 6pm departure from ATL to GRU.
Your flight from Atlanta to GRU won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more people on the move during busy months like March, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Atlanta
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) out of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL).
Delta Air Lines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport jetting out of ATL.
Delta is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from ATL to GRU.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Delta. Its services arrive without delay 78.33% of the time.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Atlanta to GRU that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ATL and GRU include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near GRU:
Explore without limits with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, central Sao Paulo is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
At the moment, $225 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $923. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Atlanta to GRU.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Atlanta to GRU.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
September is the quietest month for flights from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), while January is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Atlanta to GRU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Atlanta to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Sao Paulo when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Ibirapuera Park followed by Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel about 290 kilometres northwest to Ribeirao Preto to tick off its leading sights. From Japanese Garden to Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Piracicaba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
