Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is four hours behind Sao Paulo.
Flights from GRU to LAX start from 22:50 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:15 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your GRU to LAX flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to discovering Los Angeles (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering GRU to LAX flights, with 69.7% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GRU and LAX:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
RM957 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM1,893. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book nine months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GRU to LAX.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GRU:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to central Los Angeles has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Los Angeles in May.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to explore Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRU to LAX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.