Fort Lauderdale to São Paulo (FLL–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between FLL and GRU. Nearest airports to FLL with scheduled service: Miami International Airport (MIA, 21 mi) · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 14 mi) · Palm Beach International Airport (PBI, 42 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 10 hubs
BOG Bogota 10h 45m AVG3NK ADAVG3 Bogota (BOG) to São Paulo flights
MCO Orlando 10h 50m B6WN JJLA Orlando (MCO) to São Paulo flights
PTY Tocumen 10h 59m CMLXJ ADCMEK Tocumen (PTY) to São Paulo flights
PUJ Punta Cana 11h 9m ADB6 DMG3LA Punta Cana (PUJ) to São Paulo flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 11m ADAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to São Paulo flights
BEL Belém 12h 50m AD AFAMAR Belém (BEL) to São Paulo flights
BOS Boston 13h 27m ADAFB6 JJLA Boston (BOS) to São Paulo flights
JFK New York 13h 53m ADAFAT AACXDL New York (JFK) to São Paulo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 14h 5m AAASAY AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to São Paulo flights
EWR Newark 14h 14m ACADB6 UA Newark (EWR) to São Paulo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Lauderdale to São Paulo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to GRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,558
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
FLL → GRU
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
GRU → FLL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach São Paulo from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport.
Metric FLL→GRU MIA→GRU
Distance from FLL 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 10
Weekly flights 52
Departure OTP 61%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL 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 Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · GRU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, 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 FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

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.

FLL–GRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to São Paulo route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to GRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include El Dorado, Orlando and Tocumen.
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
Nearby alternatives include MIA. 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 El Dorado, Orlando and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).