São Paulo to Atlanta (GRU–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,667 miles in approximately 9h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 333 | 9h58 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Atlanta.
Brazilian passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. Brazil is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so ESTA is not available. The B1/B2 visa is typically issued with 10-year validity and allows stays of up to 180 days per visit. Interviews at a U.S. consulate in Brazil are required as part of the application.
CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
GRU–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to ATL
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GRU to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to ATL ranges from 9 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,667 miles (7,510 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via MAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.