Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 11 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flights from LAX to GRU start at 12:50 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 13:55 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 13 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your LAX to GRU flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
LATAM Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to GRU flights. A reliable 94.12% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LAX and GRU:
Tocumen International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is ر.ق. 850. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 1,776. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LAX to GRU.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX land on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
