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$284+ Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAO — SFO
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sao Paulo to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:25 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops23h 35mAvianca
Wed 12/31:20 pmSFO - GRU
2 stops28h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/10$678
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:25 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops34h 55mAvianca
Tue 1/201:35 amSFO - GRU
2 stops40h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/12$713
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/162:40 amGRU - SFO
2 stops38h 20mAvianca
Tue 12/21:35 amSFO - GRU
2 stops40h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/10$718
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/301:20 amGRU - SFO
2 stops39h 40mAvianca
Mon 1/261:20 pmSFO - GRU
2 stops45h 55mAvianca
Deal found 11/12$723
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/237:35 amGRU - SFO
2 stops33h 25mAvianca
Tue 12/21:20 pmSFO - GRU
2 stops52h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/10$735
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:20 amGRU - SFO
2 stops27h 00mAvianca
Sat 2/2111:10 pmSFO - GRU
2 stops21h 25mAvianca
Deal found 11/10$743
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:45 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops23h 51mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amSFO - GRU
2 stops18h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/10$747
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1610:50 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops20h 45mLATAM Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amSFO - GRU
2 stops18h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/10$752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:40 amGRU - SFO
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/288:15 amSFO - GRU
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$758
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:40 amGRU - SFO
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/268:15 amSFO - GRU
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$759
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/53:25 pmVCP - SFO
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:44 pmSFO - VCP
1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$975
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:05 pmCGH - SFO
2 stops34h 54mGOL
Tue 11/1812:49 pmSFO - CGH
2 stops20h 36mGOL
Deal found 11/10$1,046

Cheap flight deals from Sao Paulo to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sao Paulo (SAO) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$484
(MaxMilhas)

One-way from

$284
(MaxMilhas)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$813
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Sao Paulo

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sao PauloSan Francisco

CGH - SFO

CGHSFO

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Wed 2/11

6:10 pm-10:54 am

2 stops21h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

2:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$726

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 5/11

3:15 am-11:40 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

1:42 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 48m

$818

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 3/31

8:30 pm-3:18 pm

1 stop22h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-5:40 am

1 stop19h 40m

$820

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 3/15

9:30 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop27h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

5:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop24h 30m

$820

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 1/21

11:45 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop22h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

12:15 pm-9:55 am

1 stop16h 40m

$820

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 12/3

10:15 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop23h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

$820

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 4/1

10:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

11:45 pm-5:40 am

1 stop25h 55m

$820

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 3/5

10:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops21h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

1:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 50m

$820

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 3/29

8:30 pm-3:18 pm

1 stop22h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

11:55 pm-5:40 am

1 stop25h 45m

$820

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 11/23

10:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

5:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

$821

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sao Paulo-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sao Paulo-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sao Paulo-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sao Paulo-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sao Paulo-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Sao Paulo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco (average of $320). Flying from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $459). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAO to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sao Paulo to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sao Paulo to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 70% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated November 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Sao Paulo to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sao Paulo to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Sao Paulo?

    For a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Sao Paulo per day. 8 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Sao Paulo on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Air Canada, Copa Airlines, and Delta fly from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in about 21h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6474 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sao Paulo to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco round-trip from $321. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Copa Airlines, from $371, and Avianca, from $464. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sao Paulo to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for GOL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $449. Users have also found prices from $452 and $545 on Copa Airlines and Azul, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sao Paulo to San Francisco?

    The most popular flight routes from Sao Paulo to San Francisco are Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - San Francisco, Sao Paulo Viracopos - San Francisco and Sao Paulo Congonhas - San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sao Paulo to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sao Paulo to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco (average of $320). Flying from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $459). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$321Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$371Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$464Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$569Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$627Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$733Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$784Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$832Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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