Savannah to São Paulo (SAV–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAV Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SAV and GRU. Nearest airports to SAV with scheduled service: Hilton Head Airport (HHH, 30 mi) · Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK, 62 mi) · Charleston International Airport (CHS, 86 mi)
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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 9 hubs
MIA Miami 9h 52m AA 5YAAG3 Miami (MIA) to São Paulo flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 28m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to São Paulo flights
JFK New York 13h 3m AFB6DL AACXDL New York (JFK) to São Paulo flights
IAD Dulles 13h 10m G4OSSN UA Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo flights
IAH Houston 14h 2m NZUA UA Houston (IAH) to São Paulo flights
EWR Newark 14h 43m ACUA UA Newark (EWR) to São Paulo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 29m AAASFJ AAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to São Paulo flights
ORD Chicago 15h 48m AAACNH UA Chicago (ORD) to São Paulo flights
BOS Boston 22h 15m AFB6DL JJLA Boston (BOS) to São Paulo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Savannah to São Paulo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAV to GRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
617
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
SAV → GRU
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
GRU → SAV
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAV delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Savannah.
SAV: EDT · GRU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Savannah, it's 7:00 PM in São Paulo.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from GRU

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.

São Paulo Climate

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.

SAV–GRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Savannah to São Paulo route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAV
IATA / ICAOSAV / KSAV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAV to GRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and John F. Kennedy.
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Savannah.
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 Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.