São Paulo to San Diego (GRU–SAN) — 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 10 hubs
BOG Bogota 14h 9m ADAVG3 AV Bogota (BOG) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 14h 26m AAG3 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 30m LA AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
ATL Atlanta 15h 13m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego flights
MIA Miami 15h 32m AAG3JJ AAASEJA Miami (MIA) to San Diego flights
MCO Orlando 16h 8m JJLA ASWN Orlando (MCO) to San Diego flights
EWR Newark 16h 36m UA ASTPUA Newark (EWR) to San Diego flights
JFK New York 16h 43m AACXDL AFASB6 New York (JFK) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 16h 56m UA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
BOS Boston 17h 2m LA ASB6DL Boston (BOS) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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São Paulo to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,241
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GRU → SAN
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
SAN → GRU
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

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.

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–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include El Dorado, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Dorado, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.