Flying from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Sao Paulo's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) leaving from here.
Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
Los Angeles is five hours behind Sao Paulo. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, which operates on the UTC-8 timezone.
You can choose from 4 direct flights a week between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is the busiest route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 10:50pm departure from GRU to LAX.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to LAX. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
You can lock in a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This top airline operates services from GRU.
Most travellers choose to book seats with LATAM Airlines between GRU and LAX.
Among carriers operating on this route, LATAM Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LAX. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to LAX flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
75% of flights leaving Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 74%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LAX:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres from Los Angeles International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Currently, ₹ 34,794 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 59,193. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LAX.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Visit Los Angeles in December for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your Sao Paulo to LAX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Los Angeles when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Hollywood Sign followed by Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to tick off its leading sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bakersfield is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art.
