São Paulo to Columbus (GRU–CMH) — 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
MCO Orlando 12h 5m LA EJAF9WN Orlando (MCO) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 43m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 12h 43m UA AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
MIA Miami 12h 47m AAG3JJ AAG3QR Miami (MIA) to Columbus flights
IAD Dulles 13h 18m UA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 52m AAG3 AACXQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus flights
JFK New York 14h 2m AADLLA AACXDL New York (JFK) to Columbus flights
EWR Newark 14h 11m UA UA Newark (EWR) to Columbus flights
IAH Houston 14h 27m UA NZUA Houston (IAH) to Columbus flights
YYZ Toronto 16h 57m ACADG3 ACTPUA Toronto (YYZ) to Columbus flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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São Paulo to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
971
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 → CMH
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
CMH → GRU
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Columbus.
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–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Columbus 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: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to CMH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Columbus 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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.