GRU
São Paulo
MIA
Miami
São Paulo to Miami
Flight Compensation
São Paulo to Miami — Brazil's gateway to North America.
GRU–MIA is a key transatlantic route connecting São Paulo with Miami, operated by LATAM, American Airlines, and Azul. ANAC Resolution 400 applies for GRU-departing flights.
R$3,000
Max compensation (ANAC 400)
7,600 km
Route distance
9h 00m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
R$3,000
per passenger · GRU departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 5 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
GRU–MIA is Brazil's primary gateway to North America. Guarulhos Airport congestion is the main delay driver.
Our Success Rate
68%
on GRU–MIA claims
Average Payout
R$2,200
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
December – February
Brazilian summer — high demand, thunderstorm season
July
Winter school holidays — peak travel
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes GRU–MIA Claims Different
ANAC Resolution 400 applies for GRU-departing flights. No EU/UK regulation applies.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates GRU–MIA, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
LATAM Brasil
LAAvg Delay
50min
Claim Success
72%
How LA Resists Claims on This Route
LATAM cites 'operational reasons' and 'ATC restrictions at GRU' — both foreseeable.
American Airlines
AAAvg Delay
45min
Claim Success
65%
How AA Resists Claims on This Route
American Airlines cites 'operational reasons' — US carriers have limited EC261 exposure on non-EU routes.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on GRU–MIA — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
GRU Congestion
~40% of delays
Guarulhos Airport is Brazil's busiest, causing significant ATC and ground delays.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle GRU–MIA Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the GRU–MIA specific cause
For GRU departures: file ANAC Resolution 400 claim with the airline. Escalate to ANAC if rejected.
Submission, escalation, and payment
ANAC handles passenger complaints for Brazilian routes.
05EC261 on GRU–MIA
EC261 applies because GRU is a EU airport
Your departure airport (GRU, São Paulo) is in Brazil. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (MIA, Miami) is in United States does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
ANAC Brazil — ANAC Resolution 400 applies for GRU departures; no EU/UK regulation
Claim Time Limit
5 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew GRU–MIA.
Is compensation available for GRU–MIA delays?
ANAC Resolution 400 applies for GRU-departing flights, providing up to R$3,000 for delays of 4hr+. For MIA-departing flights, no EU/UK regulation applies.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your GRU → MIA Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to ANAC Brazil — ANAC Resolution 400 applies for GRU departures; no EU/UK regulation if needed.