Flying from Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
Sao Paulo is one hour ahead of Washington DC. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Your flight from Washington DC to GRU won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to GRU departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, data shows 76.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider beginning your travels from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) flight ticket from this hub.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to GRU are offered by United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from IAD to GRU.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is United Airlines. Its Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights land as planned 73.33% of the time.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, check out these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can lock in a flight ticket from Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) with one or more stops departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between BWI and GRU:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from BWI arrive at their destination on schedule 77.13% of the time.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
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Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
At the moment, $378 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $791. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Washington DC to GRU, book your flight ticket eight months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in May.
Before locking in your Washington DC to GRU flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July has temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
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Your Sao Paulo trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that should be on your list include Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo, a trip to Ribeirao Preto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Brazil, head for Piracicaba, roughly 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal are key highlights.