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GRU has sleep pods and airport hotels where you can catch some z’s. Slaviero Fast Sleep in terminal 2 on the arrivals level offers sleep cabins with a bunk bed, free Wi-Fi, bathroom, TV, AC, and electrical outlets. Zzzleepandgo Sleep Pods in terminal 2 inside security near gates 201-223 also offers soundproof sleep pods with a bed, Wi-Fi, and electrical outlets. For the hotel experience, book a stay at the Tryp by Wyndham São Paulo Guarulhos Airport in the boarding area of terminal 3 on the first floor.

American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, United Airlines, and Delta all have lounges at EWR. You can access these lounges by paying at the door, except for the Delta lounge which is only open to members. The AA lounge is in terminal A near gates 30-39, the Air Canada lounge is in the same terminal near the Air Canada departure gates, and United Club has one location in terminal A. The Delta Sky Club is located in terminal B near gates 40-47, while the British Airways lounge is in the B2 satellite.

The train is the most inexpensive way to get downtown. GRU has an airport train station operated by local train lines that you can access from terminal 1. The airport is also connected via many local buses - whether you’re headed downtown or to the suburbs, there’s a bus to get you there. Taxis are also available and Guarucoop is the exclusive taxi operator from GRU. They offer rates according to your destination.

VCP offers wheelchair assistance to all passengers who need it. The airport also has ramps and elevators to provide barrier-free access to all parts of the airport. Other facilities available include accessible restrooms, reserved parking spaces, and fast-track services. Tactile guide paths, help desks, and braille signage are in place for low-vision passengers at VCP. Hard-of-hearing passengers will have courtesy phones and visual paging services available to them.

Among airlines operating New York to Sao Paulo flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• GOL: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Sao Paulo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from New York to Sao Paulo may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA), with arrivals available at Sao Paulo area airports such as Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Sao Paulo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $592 round-trip via Punta Cana (PUJ), compared to $911 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Sao Paulo most commonly connect through:

• Punta Cana (PUJ) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Punta Cana (PUJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the New York to Sao Paulo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $859 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $957, a difference of $98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Sao Paulo route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 48 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York to Sao Paulo flights, with 75% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 25%, morning flights for 0%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sao Paulo are Allianz Parque, Autódromo José Carlos Pace and São Paulo Expo. These are among the most viewed places in Sao Paulo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Sao Paulo:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 3:55 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 7:50 am.

The flight takes about 9h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $886. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Sao Paulo takes 9h 45m, covering 4,774 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York to Sao Paulo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $360, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Sao Paulo flights are:

• American Airlines: 75% on time
• Delta: 70% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 70% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 72% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 34m, compared with 14h 08m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 14h 13m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Sao Paulo is 1 hour ahead of New York (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Sao Paulo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• keddy by Europcar

Near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Round-trip flights from New York to Sao Paulo range from $712 to $1,153, with an average of $886 over the past 12 months. Anything below $712 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Sao Paulo flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• GOL
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.