São Paulo to Honolulu, Oahu (GRU–HNL) — 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 7 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 18h 23m JJKELA 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 20h 56m AAG3 AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ATL Atlanta 21h 30m DL AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
JFK New York 21h 38m AADLLA ASDLKE New York (JFK) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ORD Chicago 21h 52m UA UA Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
IAH Houston 22h 46m UA UA Houston (IAH) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
IAD Dulles 23h 41m UA UA Dulles (IAD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
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São Paulo to Honolulu, Oahu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
575
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 → HNL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
HNL → GRU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Honolulu, Oahu is 7 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 11:00 AM in Honolulu, Oahu.
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–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to HNL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Honolulu, Oahu is 7 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 Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.