Cheap Flights from New York to São Paulo: The Complete Savings Guide

Heading from the Northeast to Brazil’s biggest city? Search and book your New York–São Paulo flight with TopTravelCentre and compare every airline in seconds. If you are after cheap flights from New York to São Paulo, you are on one of the busiest US–Brazil corridors: a daily nonstop route flown by three competing airlines, where timing and a quick comparison make a real difference to the fare — and where one entry rule has changed that you must not miss.

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New York–São Paulo route at a glance

Fact	Detail
Direct flight time	~9 h 45 min
Distance	~7,650 km (about 4,750 miles)
Origin airport	New York (JFK)
Destination airport	São Paulo–Guarulhos (GRU)
Direct airlines from JFK	LATAM, American, Delta
Daily departures	Daily each way, year-round
Cheapest months	May–June and September–November
Cheapest days	Tuesday and Wednesday

How long is the flight from New York to São Paulo?

A direct flight from New York to São Paulo takes about 9 hours and 45 minutes gate to gate — a long overnight southbound journey. Most departures leave JFK in the evening and land at Guarulhos the next morning. With three airlines running nonstops, there is rarely a good reason to connect; a layover only adds hours and the risk of a missed connection.

A practical arrival note: São Paulo runs on Brasília time, and the overnight flight handles much of the timezone adjustment for you. Traffic from Guarulhos into the city can be heavy at rush hour, so allow a buffer if you have a meeting or a domestic connection to catch.

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Which airlines fly the route (and which are cheapest)

• LATAM — flies nonstop year-round, daily, with a full-service product on the Boeing 787. A dependable mainstay of the route.
• American Airlines — flies nonstop year-round, daily (AA951) from JFK. A strong full-service competitor.
• Delta — flies nonstop year-round, daily, on the Airbus A330 (it scaled up to a daily flight under the LATAM–Delta joint venture). Often aggressive on price.

So three full-service carriers share the JFK–Guarulhos nonstop market — roughly 20-plus departures a week between them. One trap to avoid: United flies São Paulo nonstop from Newark (EWR), not JFK, so any “New York–São Paulo” result on United is almost always out of Newark. If a true JFK nonstop matters, it is LATAM, American or Delta.

Because three airlines compete head to head on such a long, high-demand corridor, fares move with the seasons. Before you commit, compare every New York–São Paulo flight at once on TopTravelCentre to see instantly which airline is cheapest for your exact date.

⚠️ The Brazil entry rule you cannot skip: the eVisa

This is the single most important thing to know before you book. Since April 10, 2025, US citizens must hold a valid Brazilian eVisa to enter Brazil. It costs about USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years, and you apply for it online before you travel — it is not issued on arrival. Leave time to get it approved before your flight; showing up without it means being denied boarding.

A separate, optional health note: the CDC recommends — but does not require — a yellow fever vaccination for travel to parts of Brazil, including some areas of São Paulo state. Check the current guidance for your itinerary.

Airports: New York (JFK) and São Paulo–Guarulhos (GRU)

New York (JFK)

One of the three major New York-area airports and the one with the most service to Brazil. LATAM, American and Delta all operate out of JFK, so the nonstops depart from here. JFK connects to Manhattan via the AirTrain to the Long Island Rail Road and subway; arrive early for international departures and allow extra time at peak hours.

São Paulo–Guarulhos (GRU)

São Paulo’s main international airport (full name Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro), located about 30–60 minutes from central São Paulo depending on traffic. The closer Congonhas (CGH) handles domestic flights only — no US long-haul lands there. GRU is the hub for LATAM and the main gateway for the whole region; taxis, ride-hailing apps, the airport bus and the Expresso Turístico train service all connect it to the city.

When is the cheapest time to fly New York–São Paulo?

• May–June and September–November — the cheapest months. These are the Brazilian autumn and spring shoulders, when demand softens and the airlines discount hardest.
• Tuesday and Wednesday — usually the cheapest days of the week to fly on a long-haul route.
• When to avoid on price: mid-December through Carnival (Brazilian summer and the country’s biggest festival), and the July Northern-hemisphere school break, when fares climb sharply.

If you’re weighing São Paulo against other South America options, our New York to Buenos Aires and Miami to São Paulo guides cover the neighbouring corridors. And if Brazil is your jumping-off point for Europe, our flights to Europe from Latin America guide pulls the connections together.

6 real tactics to get the cheapest flight

1. Fly Tuesday or Wednesday. The cheapest days on a long-haul corridor like this.
2. Target May–June or September–November. Brazilian shoulder seasons, when demand dips and discounts are deepest.
3. Book 4–8 weeks ahead. Long-haul rewards advance booking — enough to catch a sale without paying last-minute premiums.
4. Compare all three carriers every time. LATAM, American and Delta rotate who is cheapest — assume nothing and check all of them.
5. Sort the eVisa early. It is a separate step from the flight, but it gates your whole trip — start the application as soon as you book.
6. Compare in one place. Our complete guide to finding cheap flights has more long-haul tactics, or just compare New York–São Paulo fares now.

How much does a New York–São Paulo flight cost? (price ranges)

Checked on 09/08/2026. Booked several weeks ahead on a midweek date in low season, a round-trip New York–São Paulo ticket typically starts from about 700–1,000 USD on the full-service carriers, with peak-season or last-minute fares often climbing to 1,300–1,900 USD or more. One-way low-season fares frequently land between 400–600 USD. These are ranges, not guaranteed prices — always check the live fare for your date.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from New York to São Paulo?

Yes — the route is flown directly by LATAM, American and Delta, with daily departures year-round from JFK. The flight takes about 9 hours 45 minutes.

Which airline is cheapest?

It changes by date, but all three compete closely. Delta and LATAM frequently undercut American outside peak dates. Compare all three for your exact date.

How long is the flight?

About 9 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. There is little reason to connect given the daily nonstops.

Do I need a visa for Brazil?

Yes — since April 10, 2025, US citizens must hold a Brazilian eVisa, obtained online before travel (about USD 80.90, valid 10 years). It is not issued on arrival, so arrange it before you fly.

What is the cheapest month to fly?

May–June and September–November — the Brazilian shoulder seasons. Avoid mid-December through Carnival and the July school break.

Which São Paulo airport will I land at?

Guarulhos (GRU), about 30–60 minutes from central São Paulo. The closer Congonhas (CGH) handles domestic flights only.

Summary: your plan for the cheapest New York–São Paulo flight

Fly Tuesday or Wednesday in May–June or September–November, book 4–8 weeks ahead, get your Brazil eVisa sorted early, and compare LATAM, American and Delta every time. Land at Guarulhos, head into São Paulo, and you’re set. Search and book your New York–São Paulo flight now with TopTravelCentre.