São Paulo to Los Angeles (GRU–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and TAM Brazilian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,163 miles in approximately 12h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile | 5 | 789 | 12h10 | – | – | – |
| JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 2:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
GRU–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to LAX
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile and TAM Brazilian Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GRU to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to LAX is about 12 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,163 miles (9,919 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, Dallas Fort Worth and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.