Flying from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the main airports in Sao Paulo.
The average length of a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 9 hours 52 minutes.
Atlanta is 1 hour behind Sao Paulo. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in Atlanta, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), with 20 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GRU to ATL is the 09:55 Delta service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 22:50 with Delta.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to ATL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) operate out of this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with Delta. This top airline operates departures from GRU.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Sao Paulo to ATL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
GRU is approximately 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Want more options for a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)? Browse the fares departing from Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Delta offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to ATL out of VCP. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Viracopos Airport and ATL:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 1 hour and 16 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Sao Paulo to ATL, unwind in one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport:
About Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
For a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, $479 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $803. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
It's best to book 8 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score flight tickets from Sao Paulo to ATL around that time.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport if you plan your holiday for May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Atlanta in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Atlanta. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo to ATL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Atlanta
Start your Atlanta trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
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