Travelling from St Louis Airport (STL) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo three hours ahead of St Louis.
Your STL to GRU 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 when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from St Louis Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. These are the top stopovers between STL and GRU:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Right now, R 5,510 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way St Louis Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,215. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from STL to GRU, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from STL to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from St Louis Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of St Louis Airport, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
St Louis Airport is about 24 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from St Louis Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near STL:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
If you're arriving on a late St Louis Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Pick up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from St Louis Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in March.
Book your flight from St Louis Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STL to GRU in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its top attractions. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Curitiba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without visiting Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
