São Paulo to Dallas-Fort Worth (GRU–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA962
AA American
789
11:00 PM
-03 T3
7:40 AM+1
MDT
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36013
G3 GOL
789
8:10 PM
MDT
8:10 AM+1
-03
10h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA963
AA American
789
8:34 PM
MDT
8:38 AM+1
-03
9h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,123 mi 10h 40m nonstop -3h behind 29 1-stop hubs

GRU–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,123 miles in approximately 10h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 789 10h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRU to DFW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~55h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,331
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 → DFW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
DFW → GRU
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from São Paulo

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric GRU→DFW VCP→DFW
Distance from GRU 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 10h 40m 9h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of GRU with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 3 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 3:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
5,123 mi / 8,244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 40m.
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 DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

GRU–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance5,123 mi / 8,244 km
Flight time10h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 10h 40m. The route covers 5,123 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from GRU to DFW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, PUJ, EWR, BOS, IAH, GIG, LAX, ORD, JFK, MIA, ATL, BOG, BCN, IAD, YUL, YYZ, LHR, CDG, AUA, MEX, EZE, MCO, SCL, MAD, FCO, IST, DOH, FRA and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 3 hours behind São Paulo.
Yes, return flights from DFW to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VCP. 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.

Flights from GRU to DFW

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRU to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to DFW ranges from 10 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,123 miles (8,244 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).