Salt Lake City to São Paulo (SLC–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salt Lake City to São Paulo
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1 Airlines 6,107 mi 11h 16m nonstop +3h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

SLC–GRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 6,107 miles in approximately 11h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–GRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to GRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,319
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
SLC → GRU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
GRU → SLC
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · GRU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 9:00 PM in São Paulo.
Distance & Flight Time
6,107 mi / 9,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 16m to 11h 20m.
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 to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

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.

SLC–GRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to São Paulo route.
Route details
Distance6,107 mi / 9,828 km
Flight time11h 16m to 11h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to GRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport take approximately 11h 16m to 11h 20m. The route covers 6,107 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, MCO, IAH, DFW, MEX, JFK, ATL, ORD, AMS, ZRH, CDG, BOS, IAD, MIA, LAX, LHR and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from GRU to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from SLC to GRU

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

SLC to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to GRU ranges from 11 hours 16 minutes to 11 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,107 miles (9,828 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.