São Paulo to San Antonio (GRU–SAT) — 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
MCO Orlando 12h 25m LA F9WNY4 Orlando (MCO) to San Antonio flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h 29m AAG3 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Antonio flights
IAH Houston 12h 48m UA ACCMGB Houston (IAH) to San Antonio flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 58m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Antonio flights
MIA Miami 13h 9m AAG3JJ AAQR Miami (MIA) to San Antonio flights
JFK New York 14h 46m AADLLA AMDLLY New York (JFK) to San Antonio flights
BOS Boston 15h 27m LA DLLY Boston (BOS) to San Antonio flights
IAD Dulles 15h 27m UA ACSNUA Dulles (IAD) to San Antonio flights
ORD Chicago 16h 3m UA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Antonio flights
EWR Newark 16h 11m UA ACUA Newark (EWR) to San Antonio flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
São Paulo to San Antonio
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
892
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 → SAT
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
Return
SAT → GRU
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
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–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to San Antonio 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: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to SAT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
San Antonio is 2 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 Orlando, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.