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$450+ Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO) to San Francisco (SFO)

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SAO — SFO
jun. 17 — jun. 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sao Paulo to San Francisco are usually found in February or May, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$588
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$450
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$855
From Sao Paulo (SAO) to San Francisco
One-way flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 junio 12, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/149:00 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop26h 57mAir Canada
lun. 9/111:45 pmSFO - GRU
1 stop29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$588
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mar. 9/163:40 amGRU - SFO
2 stops23h 33mLATAM Airlines
mar. 9/237:30 amSFO - GRU
2 stops18h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/11$730
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/164:10 amGRU - SFO
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/259:00 amSFO - GRU
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$742
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/1610:55 pmVCP - SFO
3 stops21h 58mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/256:18 pmSFO - VCP
2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$786
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/284:50 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops23h 45mAvianca
lun. 8/1112:05 amSFO - GRU
2 stops20h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$798
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/1210:35 amGRU - SFO
2 stops18h 11mDelta
mié. 9/1710:30 pmSFO - GRU
2 stops17h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/11$819
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/179:50 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop18h 26mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/2812:43 amSFO - GRU
1 stop26h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$820
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/309:25 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops21h 05mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/611:32 amSFO - GRU
2 stops16h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$833
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/155:25 amGRU - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCopa Airlines
jue. 10/231:28 amSFO - GRU
1 stop19h 02mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$870
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/26:30 pmCGH - SFO
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/712:05 amSFO - CGH
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$884
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/177:20 pmCGH - SFO
2 stops31h 39mAmerican Airlines
jue. 8/2112:15 pmSFO - CGH
2 stops21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/306:00 amCGH - SFO
2 stops20h 51mGOL
mar. 10/281:25 pmSFO - CGH
2 stops20h 45mGOL
Deal found 6/10$930

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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

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

lun. 8/11

9:00 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop26h 57m

San Francisco

mar. 8/19

8:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 20m

$588

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 9/16

3:40 am-11:13 pm

2 stops23h 33m

San Francisco

mar. 9/23

7:30 am-5:40 am

2 stops18h 10m

$730

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 9/16

4:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops22h 35m

San Francisco

jue. 9/25

9:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops19h 50m

$742

Sao PauloSan Francisco

VCP - SFO

VCPSFO

Sao Paulo Viracopos

mar. 9/16

10:55 pm-4:53 pm

3 stops21h 58m

San Francisco

jue. 9/25

6:18 pm-8:05 am

2 stops33h 47m

$786

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

lun. 7/28

4:50 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops23h 45m

San Francisco

lun. 8/11

12:05 am-12:40 am

2 stops20h 35m

$798

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

vie. 8/8

9:50 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop18h 26m

San Francisco

sáb. 8/23

8:26 am-9:30 am

1 stop21h 04m

$817

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

vie. 9/12

10:35 am-12:46 am

2 stops18h 11m

San Francisco

mié. 9/17

10:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$819

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

sáb. 8/30

9:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops21h 05m

San Francisco

sáb. 9/6

11:32 am-8:20 am

2 stops16h 48m

$833

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

dom. 10/12

1:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

mié. 10/15

1:28 am-8:50 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$850

Sao PauloSan Francisco

CGH - SFO

CGHSFO

Sao Paulo Congonhas

mar. 9/2

6:30 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops32h 15m

San Francisco

dom. 9/7

12:05 am-10:15 am

3 stops30h 10m

$884

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 19 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 junio 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Azul, Delta and LATAM Airlines from Sao Paulo to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

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. 5 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Sao Paulo on a regular basis.

  • 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 $588. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from $730, and Avianca, from $798. Users have found that Air Canada is 26% 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 Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $450. Users have also found prices from $453 and $454 on Avianca and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sao Paulo to 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 5 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$311Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$317Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$607Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$608Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$733Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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