São Paulo to New Orleans (GRU–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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São Paulo to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between GRU and MSY, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
YUL ~14h 3m IAD ~15h 28m SLC ~15h 47m IAH ~20h 23m ORD ~21h 2m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,014
Candidates
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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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GRU → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
MSY → GRU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

GRU–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: GRU
Full nameSão Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YUL, IAD, SLC, IAH, ORD, JFK, MIA, DFW, BOS, EWR, ATL, YYZ, LAX, MCO and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour 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

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via YUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.