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Flights from Sao Paulo to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Minneapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Miami, about 12h 00m door to door (80 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 00m
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Sao Paulo to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey12h 00mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Miami

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Minneapolis

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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SAO Chicago (ORD) MSP
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Thu22:30 SAO06:28 ORD0h 47m connection07:15 ORD08:30 MSPUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 00m
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SAO Miami (MIA) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines, LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Wed23:30 SAO06:31 MIA0h 59m connection07:30 MIA09:58 MSPAmerican Airlines
36 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 28m
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SAO Atlanta (ATL) MSP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Mon23:00 SAO07:21 ATL1h 24m connection08:45 ATL10:05 MSPDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 05m
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SAO Dallas (DFW) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Tue22:00 SAO06:05 DFW0h 55m connection07:00 DFW09:09 MSPAmerican Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 09m
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SAO New York (JFK) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Sat21:00 SAO05:31 JFK0h 59m connection06:30 JFK08:22 MSPDelta Air Lines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 22m
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SAO Washington (IAD) MSP
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue21:45 SAO06:16 IAD2h 29m connection08:45 IAD10:12 MSPUnited Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 27m
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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 00mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hMinneapolis vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Minneapolis
USD
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → MSP

Flights from Sao Paulo to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Miami and Atlanta. 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 Sao Paulo to Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,965 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Minneapolis?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 3 hours behind Sao Paulo.

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