Travelling from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the two main airports in Sao Paulo.
Detroit is one hour behind Sao Paulo. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to DTW. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to DTW. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to DTW flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The journey time to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Viracopos Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 75.02%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near DTW:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Detroit's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The centre of Detroit is around 29 kilometres from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
ر.ق. 743 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,948. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to DTW. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Detroit. August is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Sao Paulo to DTW flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Detroit
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Detroit:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are major attractions which should be on every Detroit itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south of Detroit, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Around 161 kilometres south-east of Detroit, Cleveland is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
