Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo two hours ahead of St Louis.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STL to GRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between STL and GRU:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, R 5,621 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,525. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from STL to GRU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
78.04% of flights that depart Lambert-St. Louis International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Lambert-St. Louis International Airport from central St Louis, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near STL? If you're boarding an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel near GRU if you're catching a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
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 by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in April.
Lock in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STL to GRU around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
