Flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself enough time to make your DCA to GRU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DCA and GRU:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Currently, R 5,535 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,055. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DCA to GRU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DCA to GRU.
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Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of all flights departing from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
To get to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near DCA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Consider booking a hotel close to GRU if you're taking a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without a visit to Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
