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$238+ Cheap flights from California to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAO
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Sao Paulo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Sao Paulo flight deals. Data was last updated November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$468
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$238
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$640

Good round-trip deal

$786 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sun 11/1612:51 amLAS - GRU
1 stop21h 59mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/211:10 amGRU - LAS
1 stop16h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/5$468
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 11/2612:51 amLAS - GRU
1 stop18h 24mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/51:40 amGRU - LAS
1 stop25h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/5$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 11/1211:00 amLAS - GRU
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/229:45 pmGRU - LAS
2 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$500
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/510:22 amLAX - GRU
1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1110:25 pmGRU - LAX
1 stop27h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$500
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 11/2711:59 pmLAS - GRU
1 stop26h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/69:45 pmGRU - LAS
1 stop29h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/411:28 amLAX - GRU
1 stop15h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1312:15 amGRU - LAX
1 stop25h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$501
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/811:05 amLAX - GRU
1 stop28h 45mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/215:25 amGRU - LAX
1 stop22h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/3$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 11/411:40 pmLAX - GRU
1 stop25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1212:15 amGRU - LAX
2 stops18h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:02 amLAX - GRU
2 stops17h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/1611:00 pmGRU - LAX
1 stop22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:57 pmLAS - GRU
2 stops31h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2010:25 pmGRU - LAS
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/510:25 amLAX - GRU
2 stops16h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1212:15 amGRU - LAX
2 stops18h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 11/129:58 amLAS - GRU
2 stops17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2211:00 pmGRU - LAS
2 stops18h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$506

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Sao Paulo 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 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Sao Paulo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

1:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop15h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 12/25

10:25 pm-10:38 am

1 stop17h 13m

$500

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

12:47 am-12:15 am

1 stop18h 28m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 12/6

1:30 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$508

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

9:04 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 11m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 11/14

1:40 am-12:02 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$508

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

11:05 am-6:30 am

1 stop14h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 11/15

1:40 am-12:02 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$508

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

9:04 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 11m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 11/21

5:25 am-10:44 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$508

Las VegasSao Paulo

LAS - GRU

LASGRU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/15

7:15 am-7:15 am

1 stop19h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 11/25

10:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$510

Las VegasSao Paulo

LAS - GRU

LASGRU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/27

7:23 am-7:15 am

2 stops18h 52m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 12/7

9:45 pm-9:39 am

1 stop16h 54m

$511

Las VegasSao Paulo

LAS - GRU

LASGRU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 11/16

12:23 pm-9:30 am

1 stop16h 07m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 12/2

10:15 pm-11:56 am

1 stop18h 41m

$511

Las VegasSao Paulo

LAS - GRU

LASGRU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 12/8

9:45 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$516

Las VegasSao Paulo

LAS - GRU

LASGRU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/31

11:23 am-9:30 am

1 stop18h 07m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 4/14

10:20 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop23h 57m

$522

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sao Paulo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Sao Paulo

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sao Paulo (average of $348). Flying from California to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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 CA to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Sao Paulo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from California to Sao Paulo by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Sao Paulo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Sao Paulo flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from California to Sao Paulo?

    United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta can get you from California to Sao Paulo in just under 15h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 59m. The distance between California and Sao Paulo is about 6159 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 to fly from California to Sao Paulo one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $238. Users have also found prices from $278 and $297 on Delta and LATAM Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Sao Paulo consider Los Angeles - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, San Francisco - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl or Los Angeles - Sao Paulo Viracopos as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Sao Paulo?

    Before booking your flight to Sao Paulo from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines Brasil (65%), Japan Airlines (65%), LATAM Airlines( 65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Sao Paulo?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,050 for a flight from California to Sao Paulo. The cheapest flight overall is $312 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) is currently priced at $486.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Sao Paulo 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 California to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sao Paulo (average of $348). Flying from California to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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 California to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Sao Paulo. 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 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$385Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$405Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$410Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$435Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$497Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$504Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$531Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
GOLCheapest$538Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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