Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Washington DC.
Choose from ten weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. The 22:30 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
Your IAD to GRU flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United Airlines is your ticket to exploring Sao Paulo (and maybe even some other great corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
With 73.33% of its services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to GRU flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between IAD and GRU:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
At the moment, AED 1,069 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 2,343. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to GRU, book your trip two months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Reserve a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometers north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometers south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favorite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.