Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston is two hours behind Sao Paulo and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of ten weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. The 21:45 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:15.
To ensure you get on your GRU to IAH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Houston (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
With 78.33% of its services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating GRU to IAH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between GRU and IAH include:
Miami International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight is R 4,524. A round-trip fare right now is R 8,900. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GRU to IAH.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GRU to IAH.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GRU? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and discover more of Houston and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Houston in February.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to go to Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRU to IAH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Houston is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
