São Paulo to San Diego (GRU–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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São Paulo to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between GRU and SAN, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
SLC ~15h 13m YYZ ~18h 24m PTY ~20h 34m LAX ~23h 28m IAD ~24h 3m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,207
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 → SAN
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
SAN → GRU
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
San Diego is 4 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 2:00 PM in San Diego.
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–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections17 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: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, YYZ, PTY, LAX, IAD, IAH, EWR, DFW, JFK, ATL, ORD, BOS, MIA, LHR, MCO, AMS and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 4 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

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