Traveling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 9 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you get on your PHL to GRU flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Sao Paulo (and maybe even some other great corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PHL and GRU include:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
$268 is the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $539. These fares may change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from PHL to GRU, book your journey ten months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of the flights that depart from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near PHL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel near GRU if you're taking a late Philadelphia International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to the center of Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 miles away.
Getting to the center on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in April.
When reserving your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 64ºF to 82ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from PHL to GRU in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 54ºF and 77ºF on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 310 miles north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favorite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
