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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $973. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 18 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Thu, 20 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$973 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
Washington D.C..$975 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $975, select.
Washington D.C..$978 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $978, select.
Washington D.C..$979 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $979, select.
Washington D.C..$979 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $979, select.
Washington D.C..$979 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $979, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from $993
Sep
from $973
Oct
from $973
Nov
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Dec
from $973
Jan
from $979
Feb
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Mar
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Apr
from $979
May
from $973
Jun
from $1,008
Jul
from $1,214

Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles

ANA (All Nippon Airways)
United

Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sao Paulo to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

Washington Ronald Reagan

5km from central Washington D.C.
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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
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Baltimore Washington International

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Sao Paulo to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$973
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time10 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineANA (All Nippon Airways)
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles is $973. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) and United fly direct from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles.
As of August 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles Airport on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 2 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Dulles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Sao Paulo's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) leaving from here.

  • The average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is 10 hours.

  • Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours behind Sao Paulo.

  • Choose from 6 direct services a week between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 9:30pm departure from GRU to IAD.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to IAD, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

Airports in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • Get to your destination in one go from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are available from here.

  • You can travel on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport with United Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from GRU.

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between GRU and IAD is United.

  • With a reliable 86.67% of services arriving as scheduled, United ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to IAD leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:

  • 71% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to IAD flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:

  • 75% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport make it to their destination as expected.

Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)

  • VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance rating of VCP is 74%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC

  • From Washington Dulles International Airport, central Washington DC is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • $461 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport. A return flight starts at $973. These fares can change based on demand.

  • Book three months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to IAD.

  • August is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Sao Paulo to IAD is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a price drop.

  • Chase down a great fare on a flight from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Washington DC. June is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

  • Lock in a Sao Paulo to IAD plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Washington Dulles International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Washington DC

Explore more of the United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 225 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, consider Virginia Beach, roughly 274 kilometres southeast of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park are key highlights.

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