Flying from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): What you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) heading out from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
9 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight.
Atlanta is one hour behind Sao Paulo. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in Atlanta, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 10:50pm. Choose the first GRU to ATL departure with Delta Air Lines at 10:05am if getting there sooner works for you.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Sao Paulo to ATL.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Go straight to your destination from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with Delta Air Lines. This well-known airline operates services from GRU.
Delta Air Lines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from GRU to ATL.
Delta Air Lines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 85.95% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to ATL with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GRU and ATL include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, data shows 75.54% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to ATL flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At VCP, that rate is 75.02%.
About Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Consider booking a hotel near ATL if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and chase adventure across Atlanta and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the centre of Atlanta is about 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Rs61,604 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Return flights start from Rs127,580. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to ATL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Atlanta. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to ATL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Atlanta
Start your Atlanta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
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