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$454+ 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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAO — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$547
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$454
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,011
From Sao Paulo (SAO) to San Francisco
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/179:00 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop18h 11mAir Canada
Wed 9/2411:40 amSFO - GRU
1 stop18h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$547
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 11/19:45 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/62:30 pmSFO - GRU
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$568
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/146:30 amCGH - SFO
2 stops20h 29mGOL
Wed 8/2712:15 pmSFO - CGH
2 stops18h 55mGOL
Deal found 6/30$785
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 8/175:55 pmVCP - SFO
2 stops45h 20mGOL
Fri 8/298:00 amSFO - VCP
2 stops45h 05mGOL
Deal found 7/1$878
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/1510:10 amVCP - SFO
1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/227:00 amSFO - VCP
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$893
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 8/2510:50 pmVCP - SFO
1 stop15h 55mAzul
Sun 8/318:40 amSFO - VCP
2 stops22h 20mAzul
Deal found 7/1$1,016
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/87:40 pmVCP - SFO
2 stops31h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/1311:59 pmSFO - VCP
2 stops38h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,068
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/16:30 pmCGH - SFO
3 stops31h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/812:15 pmSFO - CGH
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,304

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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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

Wed 9/17

9:00 pm-11:11 am

1 stop18h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

11:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop18h 00m

$547

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 8/15

11:10 am-10:25 am

2 stops27h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

7:29 am-5:40 am

1 stop18h 11m

$729

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 10/1

11:05 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops25h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-5:30 am

2 stops19h 30m

$742

Sao PauloSan Francisco

CGH - SFO

CGHSFO

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Thu 8/14

6:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops20h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

12:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops18h 55m

$785

Sao PauloSan Francisco

VCP - SFO

VCPSFO

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Sun 8/17

5:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops45h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

8:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops45h 05m

$878

Sao PauloSan Francisco

VCP - SFO

VCPSFO

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Fri 8/15

10:10 am-10:59 pm

1 stop16h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

7:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

$893

Sao PauloSan Francisco

VCP - SFO

VCPSFO

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Mon 8/25

10:50 pm-10:45 am

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

8:40 am-11:00 am

2 stops22h 20m

$1,016

Sao PauloSan Francisco

VCP - SFO

VCPSFO

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Fri 8/8

7:40 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops31h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

11:59 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops38h 41m

$1,068

Sao PauloSan Francisco

CGH - SFO

CGHSFO

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Fri 8/1

6:30 pm-9:48 pm

3 stops31h 18m

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

12:15 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,304

Sao PauloSan Francisco

GRU - SFO

GRUSFO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 7/6

10:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$454

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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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 June 27, 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 $360). 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 July 3, 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.

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Azul, Delta, and LATAM 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.
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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.
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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 $547. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are GOL, from $785, and Azul, from $1,016. Users have found that Air Canada is 32% 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 $454. Users have also found prices from $456 and $460 on United Airlines and LATAM 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, 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 $360). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$311Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$317Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$607Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$608Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$733Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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