Dallas-Fort Worth to São Paulo (DFW–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA963+1
Seat map
AA American
789 Seat map
8:55 PM
CDT TD
9:00 AM+1
-03
10h 5m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36013cs
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
789
9:10 PM
CDT TD Red-eye
9:00 AM+1
-03
9h 50m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36014cs
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
789
10:00 PM
-03 T3 Red-eye
6:15 AM+1
CDT
10h 15m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA962+2
Seat map
AA American
789 Seat map
10:00 PM
-03 T3 Red-eye
6:15 AM+1
CDT
10h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA9605
Seat map
AA American
788 Seat map
11:50 PM
-03 T3 Red-eye
8:07 AM+1
CDT
10h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 11h 41m 5YAAAS 5YAAG3 Miami (MIA) to São Paulo flights
MCO Orlando 12h 25m AAAYCX JJLA Orlando (MCO) to São Paulo flights
BOG Bogota 12h 25m AAAVG3 ADAVG3 Bogota (BOG) to São Paulo flights
IAH Houston 12h 26m AAASBA UA Houston (IAH) to São Paulo flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 43m AAACAF DL Atlanta (ATL) to São Paulo flights
MEX Mexico City 13h 9m AAAMAY AMG3LA Mexico City (MEX) to São Paulo flights
ORD Chicago 13h 41m AAACAV UA Chicago (ORD) to São Paulo flights
JFK New York 14h 6m AAAFAM AACXDL New York (JFK) to São Paulo flights
IAD Dulles 14h 7m AAASAT UA Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo flights
EWR Newark 15h 28m AAF9QF UA Newark (EWR) to São Paulo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dallas-Fort Worth to São Paulo
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,123 mi 9h 58m nonstop +2h ahead

DFW–GRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,123 miles in approximately 9h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–GRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: G3 7 789 10h05 84% Oneworld G3
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AA, G3
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to GRU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to GRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~51h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,283
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
DFW → GRU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
GRU → DFW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · GRU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in São Paulo.
Distance & Flight Time
5,123 mi / 8,244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 58m gate to gate.
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 DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

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.

DFW–GRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to São Paulo route.
Route details
Distance5,123 mi / 8,244 km
Flight time9h 58m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to GRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport take about 9h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 5,123 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DFW to GRU: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Orlando and El Dorado.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GRU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from GRU to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from DFW to GRU

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to GRU is about 9 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,123 miles (8,244 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Orlando and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.