São Paulo to St Louis (GRU–STL) — 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 15m JJLA F9WNY4 Orlando (MCO) to St Louis flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 17m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to St Louis flights
MIA Miami 12h 30m AAG3JJ AAG3WN Miami (MIA) to St Louis flights
PUJ Punta Cana 13h 8m DMG3 F9WN Punta Cana (PUJ) to St Louis flights
IAH Houston 13h 46m UA CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to St Louis flights
ORD Chicago 14h 13m UA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to St Louis flights
BOS Boston 14h 27m LA AABAQR Boston (BOS) to St Louis flights
IAD Dulles 14h 57m UA AVCMEJM Dulles (IAD) to St Louis flights
EWR Newark 15h 8m UA G7OSUA Newark (EWR) to St Louis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 34m AAG3 A8AAAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to St Louis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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São Paulo to St Louis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,160
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 → STL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
STL → GRU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
St Louis is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in St Louis.
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–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to St Louis 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: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to STL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami.
St Louis 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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.