São Paulo to Salt Lake City (GRU–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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São Paulo to Salt Lake City
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 6,107 mi 11h 41m nonstop -3h behind 17 1-stop hubs

GRU–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 6,107 miles in approximately 11h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 2 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,300
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 → SLC
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
SLC → GRU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Salt Lake City is 3 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 3:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
6,107 mi / 9,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 41m to 11h 44m.
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.

Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

GRU–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance6,107 mi / 9,828 km
Flight time11h 41m to 11h 44m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 11h 41m to 11h 44m. The route covers 6,107 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from GRU to SLC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, IAH, IAD, ORD, JFK, ZRH, LAX, DFW, LHR, EWR, BOS, CDG, MIA, ATL, MCO, MEX and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 3 hours behind São Paulo.
Yes, return flights from SLC to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from GRU to SLC

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRU to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to SLC ranges from 11 hours 41 minutes to 11 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,107 miles (9,828 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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