Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo one hour ahead of Detroit.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your DTW to GRU flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between DTW and GRU:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
£238 is currently the best price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Return flights start at £455. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTW to GRU, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Reserve a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to central Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sao Paulo in April.
When booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to GRU around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 310 miles north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without dropping by Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
