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$459+ 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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAO — SFO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/185:25 pm
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops33h 25m
Avianca
Thu 4/22:15 pm
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops30h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$619
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/232:40 am
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops25h 40m
Avianca
Tue 3/31:20 pm
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops31h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$621
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/115:25 pm
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/181:12 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop15h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$639
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/181:20 am
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops25h 30m
Avianca
Thu 4/22:15 pm
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops28h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$643
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/154:10 am
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops22h 25m
Avianca
Wed 5/272:15 pm
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops21h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$648
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/119:15 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop28h 07m
Air Canada
Tue 5/198:05 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop21h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$659
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/189:15 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop28h 07m
Air Canada
Sun 4/58:10 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop21h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$660
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 3/239:15 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop28h 07m
Air Canada
Wed 4/157:25 am
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops22h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$663
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 11/229:45 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop28h 37m
Air Canada
Mon 11/306:25 pm
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops33h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$665
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/41:20 am
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops25h 30m
Avianca
Tue 2/241:35 am
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops40h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$667
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/179:30 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop21h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 2/247:30 am
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops20h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$668
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/115:05 pm
CGH
-
SFO
2 stops21h 49m
Air Canada
Tue 3/172:30 pm
SFO
-
CGH
2 stops22h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$696

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$619
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$459
(OneTravel)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$829
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sao Paulo (SAO)-San Francisco flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($83 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 January 29, 2026.
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

Mon 2/9

9:45 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop28h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

4:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops35h 40m

$672

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 2/9

9:45 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop28h 37m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

12:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

$674

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 2/8

9:45 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop28h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

8:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 30m

$677

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 5/15

9:35 pm-11:25 am

2 stops41h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

7:30 pm-9:50 am

2 stops34h 20m

$683

Sao PauloSan Francisco

CGH - SFO

CGHSFO

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Wed 3/11

5:05 pm-10:54 am

2 stops21h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

2:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$696

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop28h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

8:25 am-9:00 am

1 stop19h 35m

$739

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 3/13

2:40 am-11:40 pm

2 stops25h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

8:30 am-5:10 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$740

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 3/6

7:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops19h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

12:10 am-10:40 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$770

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 6/2

8:30 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

7:00 am-5:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

$796

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 3/20

7:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops19h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

2:35 am-1:35 am

2 stops19h 00m

$802

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Compare providers for flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 January 23, 2026.

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 $318). Flying from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $630). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sao Paulo to San Francisco?

How often are flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Sao Paulo and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 215 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sao Paulo to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sao Paulo to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

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 January 29, 2026.
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
8,128 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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, Azul, and GOL fly from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in about 26h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6423 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 $307. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Copa Airlines, from $322, and Delta, from $459. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 62% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $227. Users have also found prices from $231 and $401 on Avianca and Copa Airlines, 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 $318). Flying from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $630). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$307Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$322Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$459Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$464Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$569Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$733Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$784Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$832Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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