São Paulo to Manhattan (GRU–MHK) — 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 2 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 20m AAG3 AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Manhattan flights
ORD Chicago 20h 19m UA AAQR Chicago (ORD) to Manhattan flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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São Paulo to Manhattan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to MHK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
60
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Manhattan is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · MHK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in Manhattan.
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–MHK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Manhattan route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: MHK
IATA / ICAOMHK / KMHK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,057 ft / 322 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to MHK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
Manhattan is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
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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 Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.