São Paulo to Buffalo (GRU–BUF) — 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 9 hubs
MCO Orlando 12h 30m LA ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
JFK New York 12h 37m AADLLA AMATB6 New York (JFK) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 12h 55m LA AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 13h 21m UA AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 13h 24m UA CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 26m DL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 15h 52m UA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 34m AAG3 AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
LAX Los Angeles 33h 39m JJKELA B6 Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
São Paulo to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
574
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
GRU → BUF
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
BUF → GRU
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Buffalo.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to GRU

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.

GRU–BUF Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to BUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, John F. Kennedy and Boston Logan.
Buffalo is 1 hour behind São Paulo.
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 Orlando, John F. Kennedy and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.