Flying from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) jetting off from here.
10 hours is the average travel time for a direct Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
Houston is three hours behind Sao Paulo. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Choose from 7 direct services every week. United Airlines operates a 9:45pm departure between GRU and IAH.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to IAH won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
United Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport leaving from GRU.
United is the airline most travellers choose for flights from GRU to IAH.
With 78.33% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to IAH leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
71% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Sao Paulo to IAH flight? Relax in a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
The journey to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from VCP arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 74% of the time.
About Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Reserve a hotel close to IAH if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
From Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, central Houston is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Currently, R 4,710 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,885. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sao Paulo to IAH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to IAH.
Save money on your flight from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Houston. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to IAH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Houston
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Houston right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Houston Museum of Natural Science are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Houston itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Houston, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres west to Austin to tick off its top sights. From Texas State Capitol to Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres southwest of Houston, Corpus Christi is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park.
