Miami to São Paulo (MIA–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MIA–GRU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile, American Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,085 miles in approximately 7h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile | 18 | 77W, 789 | 8h02-8h16 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: G3 | 14 | 77W, 788 | 8h07-8h30 | Oneworld | G3 | |
| JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines | 3 | 789 | 7h11-7h38 | – | – | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 3 | 763 | 7h07-7h28 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 7:00 PM in São Paulo.
US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.
Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.
Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.
MIA–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to GRU
Miami International Airport (MIA) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile, American Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Lan Colombia and United Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to GRU is about 7 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,085 miles (6,574 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Eduardo Gomes, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.