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Flights from Sao Paulo to Champaign
There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Champaign. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Chicago, about 16h 42m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 42m
Sao Paulo to Champaign at a glance
Fastest journey16h 42mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Champaign
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SAO Dallas (DFW) CMI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun23:00 SAO07:05 DFW4h 55m connection12:00 DFW13:42 CMIAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
2Search
SAO Chicago (ORD) CMI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun22:30 SAO06:28 ORD10h 47m connection17:15 ORD17:47 CMIUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
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
- 8,288 km5,147 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hChampaign vs Sao Paulo
- Currency in Champaign
- USD
- Airports
- GRU, VCP, CGH → CMI
Flights from Sao Paulo to Champaign: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Champaign?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas and Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Champaign?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,288 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Champaign?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Champaign?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Champaign?
Champaign is 3 hours behind Sao Paulo.





