Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo one hour ahead of New York.
Flights from EWR to GRU start from 20:05 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 23:45 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from ten weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your EWR to GRU flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Sao Paulo (and maybe even some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates EWR to GRU flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between EWR and GRU include:
Miami International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
P9,720 is the best price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from P18,498. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from EWR to GRU, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
73.3% of flights that leave from Newark Liberty International Airport reach their destination on time.
Newark Liberty International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to central Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EWR to GRU in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Brazil, head for Curitiba, about 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are key highlights.