São Paulo to Denver (GRU–DEN) — 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
IAH Houston 13h 19m UA ACAVEK Houston (IAH) to Denver flights
MIA Miami 13h 41m AAG3JJ AACMF9 Miami (MIA) to Denver flights
MCO Orlando 13h 46m JJLA ACADAV Orlando (MCO) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 14h 29m AAG3 AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
ATL Atlanta 14h 29m DL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 15h 11m UA AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
JFK New York 15h 18m AACXDL AFB6DL New York (JFK) to Denver flights
PUJ Punta Cana 15h 33m DMG3 UA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Denver flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 35m LA AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver flights
IAD Dulles 15h 40m UA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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São Paulo to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,988
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 → DEN
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
DEN → 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. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Denver is 3 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 3:00 PM in Denver.
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.

Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

GRU–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Denver route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to DEN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Miami and Orlando.
Denver is 3 hours 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 George Bush Intercontinental, Miami and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.