São Paulo to Sacramento (GRU–SMF) — 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
LAX Los Angeles 14h 4m JJKELA AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
MCO Orlando 15h 42m LA WN Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 5m AAG3 AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 16h 20m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 17h 12m UA AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
IAH Houston 18h 23m UA EKUAVA Houston (IAH) to Sacramento flights
JFK New York 25h 9m AADLLA B6SQ New York (JFK) to Sacramento flights
IAD Dulles 27h 10m UA SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Sacramento flights
YYZ Toronto 27h 35m ACADG3 AC Toronto (YYZ) to Sacramento flights
EWR Newark 28h 7m UA UA Newark (EWR) to Sacramento flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
São Paulo to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
753
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 → SMF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
SMF → GRU
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 2:00 PM in Sacramento.
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–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Sacramento 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: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Orlando and Dallas Fort Worth.
Sacramento 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 Los Angeles, Orlando and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.