Traveling from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) leaving from here.
The average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport flight is 9 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Sao Paulo. Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). There are 7 direct services each week. United Airlines operates a 9pm departure between GRU and EWR.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Sao Paulo to EWR. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Get to your destination in one go from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) operate from here.
When jetting out of GRU, you can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport with United Airlines.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with United from GRU to EWR.
United takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 86.67% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to EWR that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between GRU and EWR include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Located around 26 kilometers from the center of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to EWR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
75% of all departures from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
The journey to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At VCP, that rate is 74%.
About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport flight.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
Central New York is roughly 14 kilometers from Newark Liberty International Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Traveling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport is AED 657. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,522. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to EWR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Visit New York in January for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to EWR plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Newark Liberty International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
Your New York visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen New York. Around 121 kilometers away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometers southwest of New York, Baltimore is another favorite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.