São Paulo to Tucson (GRU–TUS) — 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 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 14h 37m AAG3 AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 26m JJKELA AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 16h 22m UA AAAYEI Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 16h 33m UA UA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
ATL Atlanta 17h 45m DL AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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São Paulo to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
315
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 → TUS
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
TUS → GRU
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Tucson is 4 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · TUS: MST

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

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Tucson 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: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to TUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Chicago O'Hare.
Tucson 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 Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.