São Paulo to Houston (GRU–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,912 miles in approximately 9h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 789 | 9h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in Houston.
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.
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.
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
GRU–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to IAH
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GRU to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to IAH ranges from 9 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,912 miles (7,905 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via SCL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.