Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport.
Miami is one hour behind Sao Paulo and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from GRU to MIA start from 00:15 — the first with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:15 with American Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 39 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport flights.
Your GRU to MIA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
American Airlines has direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Miami — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 82.32% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for GRU to MIA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GRU and MIA include:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport flight is R 3,185. A round-trip fare right now is R 6,041. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRU to MIA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out 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 MIA.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, data shows 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRU:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you're coming in on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MIA:
Grab a Miami International Airport rental car and discover Miami and beyond with your own set of wheels. A&G Car Hire, MLC and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Miami International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
The street address for MIA is 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
From Miami International Airport, Miami is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Miami based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Miami International Airport for August if you want to visit Miami during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to MIA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Tampa is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Miami. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United States, consider Orlando, roughly 338 kilometres north of Miami. Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park are key reasons to visit.
