Flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 9 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Atlanta.
You can choose from 20 weekly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. The 18:05 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 22:50.
To ensure you catch your ATL to GRU flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Delta Air Lines has direct flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating ATL to GRU flights, with 78.33% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between ATL and GRU include:
Miami International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Right now, $509 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,056. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATL to GRU, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ATL to GRU.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
When it comes to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.64% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from central Atlanta, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ATL? If you're catching an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Reserve a hotel close to GRU if you're on a late Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
When booking your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATL to GRU in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Brazil, consider Curitiba, about 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among the biggest draws.
