São Paulo to Newark (GRU–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA148+1
UA United
772
9:00 PM
-03 T3
5:40 AM+1
EDT
9h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA149+1
UA United
772
8:30 PM
EDT TC
7:10 AM+1
-03
9h 40m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MIA Miami 12h 31m AAG3JJ AAACAV Miami (MIA) to Newark flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 34m ACADG3 ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Newark flights
MCO Orlando 12h 54m LA ACADB6 Orlando (MCO) to Newark flights
BOG Bogota 13h 5m ADAVG3 AVUA Bogota (BOG) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 13h 12m LA AZDLDM Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 13h 26m UA AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
YUL Montréal 13h 46m ACADG3 ACPDTP Montréal (YUL) to Newark flights
PTY Tocumen 13h 50m ADCMEK CMUA Tocumen (PTY) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 53m DL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 14h 46m UA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
São Paulo to Newark
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,775 mi 9h 40m nonstop -1h behind

GRU–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,775 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 772 9h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
772 Boeing 777-200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 EWR 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,661
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 → EWR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
EWR → GRU
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
4,775 mi / 7,684 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 40m gate to gate.
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 EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

GRU–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Newark route.
Route details
Distance4,775 mi / 7,684 km
Flight time9h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 9h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 4,775 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GRU to EWR: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Toronto Pearson and Orlando.
Newark is 1 hour behind São Paulo.
Yes, return flights from EWR to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 EWR

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRU to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to EWR is about 9 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,775 miles (7,684 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Toronto Pearson and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.