Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo is two hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MSP to GRU flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and GRU:
O'Hare International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
R 6,024 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,866. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MSP to GRU, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MSP to GRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.37% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel near GRU if you're on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to GRU in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
