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Flights from Minneapolis to Sao Paulo
There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Sao Paulo. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Houston, about 12h 23m door to door (213 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 23m
Minneapolis to Sao Paulo at a glance
Fastest journey12h 23mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Houston
Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Sao Paulo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MSP Chicago (ORD) SAO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun20:30 MSP21:56 ORD1h 04m connection23:00 ORD10:53 SAOUnited Airlines
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MSP Houston (IAH) SAO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri14:45 MSP17:20 IAH2h 10m connection19:30 IAH07:09 SAODelta Air Lines + United Airlines
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MSP Dallas (DFW) SAO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun16:15 MSP18:31 DFW2h 44m connection21:15 DFW08:56 SAOAmerican Airlines
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MSP Miami (MIA) SAO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines
Mon11:15 MSP15:32 MIA4h 28m connection20:00 MIA04:52 SAOAmerican Airlines + LATAM Brasil
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MSP New York (JFK) SAO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Brasil
Mon13:00 MSP16:33 JFK3h 57m connection20:30 JFK07:09 SAODelta Air Lines + LATAM Brasil
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MSP Washington (IAD) SAO
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue12:00 MSP15:09 IAD7h 36m connection22:45 IAD09:18 SAOUnited Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,965 km5,567 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 23mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hSao Paulo vs Minneapolis
- Currency in Sao Paulo
- BRL
- Airports
- MSP → GRU, VCP, CGH
Flights from Minneapolis to Sao Paulo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Houston and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,965 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW) and Miami (MIA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Sao Paulo?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Minneapolis.





