Charlotte to São Paulo (CLT–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
MIA Miami 10h 27m AAATBA 5YAAG3 Miami (MIA) to São Paulo flights
MCO Orlando 11h 18m AAF9G3 JJLA Orlando (MCO) to São Paulo flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 37m AAAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to São Paulo flights
PUJ Punta Cana 12h 9m AA DMG3LA Punta Cana (PUJ) to São Paulo flights
JFK New York 12h 38m AAAFAT AACXDL New York (JFK) to São Paulo flights
IAD Dulles 12h 40m AAACAT UA Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo flights
BOS Boston 13h 24m AAAFDL LA Boston (BOS) to São Paulo flights
EWR Newark 13h 35m AASNUA UA Newark (EWR) to São Paulo flights
ORD Chicago 13h 46m AAACAS UA Chicago (ORD) to São Paulo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 47m AAASAY AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to São Paulo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Charlotte to São Paulo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to GRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,029
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
CLT → GRU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
GRU → CLT
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, 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 to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

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.

CLT–GRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to São Paulo route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to GRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Charlotte.
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 Miami, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.