Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo one hour ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DCA to GRU flight.
During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DCA and GRU:
Miami International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Right now, £253 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £487. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DCA to GRU, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DCA to GRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
76.44% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is about 5 miles from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ronald Reagan National Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sao Paulo and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 16 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
Lock in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you want to visit Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DCA to GRU in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 310 miles away to the north-east, its top attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.