Flying from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Los Angeles's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) taking off from here.
11 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is five hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Choose from 4 direct services a week between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). This is the busiest route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 12:45pm departure from LAX to GRU.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to GRU.
With more travellers during busy periods like December, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
You can lock in a direct flight from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from LAX.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LAX and GRU is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 94.12% of services arriving on schedule.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to GRU leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
LAX is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
81% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to GRU flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider booking a hotel near GRU if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, central Sao Paulo is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, R 3,604 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,657. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Los Angeles to GRU, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
January is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Visit Sao Paulo in September for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Los Angeles to GRU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are highlights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Journey about 290 kilometres northwest to Ribeirao Preto to tick off its must-visit sights. From Japanese Garden to Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Piracicaba, about 145 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo. Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal are the start of reasons to visit.
