International route
Cheap flights from Houston to Sao Paulo
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). 4,912 miles, 9h 25m nonstop.
IAH to GRU at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,912 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- LA1 airlineLATAM
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadSao Paulo vs Houston
Houston to Sao Paulo
Round trips from $398
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Houston to Sao Paulo
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 10 more with one stop.
- LALATAM AirlinesNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, PHL, DCA · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, MDE · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLB6AS3 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
- Philadelphia (PHL)AA1 airline
- Washington (DCA)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- Only LATAM flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or BOS is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $398; September 2026 is the most expensive at $519 and up, a difference of $121 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Houston. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Houston to Sao PauloHouston to Sao Paulo: common questions
How long is the flight from Houston to Sao Paulo?
A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) takes about 9h 25m gate to gate, covering 4,912 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to GRU?
LATAM Airlines operates nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Sao Paulo (GRU), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, BOS and CLT.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Sao Paulo?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to Sao Paulo (GRU), starting at $398 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Houston to Sao Paulo flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Houston and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Houston. IAH is on America/Chicago time and GRU on America/Sao Paulo time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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