Buffalo to São Paulo (BUF–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BUF and GRU. Nearest airports to BUF with scheduled service: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 68 mi) · Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 16 mi) · Niagara District Airport (YCM, 28 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
BOS Boston 11h 56m AAB6EI JJLA Boston (BOS) to São Paulo flights
JFK New York 12h 8m AFAMAT AACXDL New York (JFK) to São Paulo flights
MCO Orlando 12h 10m ADB6F9 JJLA Orlando (MCO) to São Paulo flights
IAD Dulles 12h 31m AVCMEJA UA Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 37m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to São Paulo flights
ORD Chicago 14h 43m AAACAS UA Chicago (ORD) to São Paulo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 5m AAFJG3 AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to São Paulo flights
EWR Newark 19h 17m CMOSUA UA Newark (EWR) to São Paulo flights
LAX Los Angeles 31h 14m B6 JJJLLA Los Angeles (LAX) to São Paulo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to São Paulo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and GRU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to GRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
571
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → GRU
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
GRU → BUF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →

Other ways to reach São Paulo from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport.
Metric BUF→GRU YYZ→GRU
Distance from BUF 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 21
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · GRU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 7:00 PM in São Paulo.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting from GRU

CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.

São Paulo Climate

Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.

Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.

BUF–GRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to São Paulo route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to GRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, John F. Kennedy and Orlando.
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Buffalo.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, John F. Kennedy and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).