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

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LAX — SAO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$513
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$238
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$894

Good round-trip deal

$710 or less

Good one-way deal

$362 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Sao Paulo
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 July 3, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/114:15 pmLAX - GRU
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/257:20 amGRU - LAX
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$513
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/229:45 amLAX - GRU
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Tue 9/1610:50 pmGRU - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/2$514
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/151:55 pmLAX - GRU
Nonstop11h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sat 9/278:30 pmGRU - LAX
1 stop17h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/2$515
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1912:56 amLAX - GRU
1 stop26h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/189:50 pmGRU - LAX
1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$516
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.
Wed 9/310:26 amLAX - GRU
1 stop17h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/79:25 pmGRU - LAX
1 stop16h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$519
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:04 pmLAX - GRU
1 stop18h 46mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/171:40 amGRU - LAX
1 stop25h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/3$527
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/192:50 pmLAX - GRU
3 stops20h 30mAvianca
Sat 8/307:20 amGRU - LAX
2 stops32h 40mAvianca
Deal found 7/3$550
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:35 pmLAX - VCP
2 stops38h 30mGOL
Sat 11/2211:00 pmVCP - LAX
2 stops42h 56mGOL
Deal found 7/2$591
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:05 amLAX - CGH
2 stops34h 50mGOL
Mon 11/106:15 pmCGH - LAX
2 stops23h 41mGOL
Deal found 7/3$596
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/309:25 pmLAX - CGH
2 stops35h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 9/245:00 pmCGH - LAX
2 stops42h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1$602
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:12 pmSAN - GRU
1 stop22h 58mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/35:25 amGRU - SAN
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/3$607
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:30 amSFO - GRU
1 stop17h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/32:20 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops24h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1$629

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 July 3, 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

Mon 8/11

4:15 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 8/25

7:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$513

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Fri 8/22

9:45 am-9:00 am

1 stop19h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 9/16

10:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$514

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

1:55 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop11h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 9/27

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 45m

$515

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

12:56 am-7:35 am

1 stop26h 39m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 9/18

9:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$516

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

10:26 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 54m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 9/7

9:25 pm-9:27 am

1 stop16h 02m

$519

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Sat 8/16

2:01 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 29m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 8/23

3:10 am-11:12 pm

1 stop24h 02m

$523

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - GRU

LAXGRU

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

2:50 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops20h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 8/30

7:20 am-12:00 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$550

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - VCP

LAXVCP

Los Angeles

Mon 8/11

7:50 am-6:40 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Tue 8/26

7:20 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops21h 13m

$592

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - CGH

LAXCGH

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

6:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 11/10

6:15 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$596

Los AngelesSao Paulo

LAX - CGH

LAXCGH

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

9:25 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Wed 9/24

5:00 pm-7:45 am

2 stops42h 45m

$602

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sao Paulo (average of $686). Flying from California to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from California to Sao Paulo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sao Paulo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Azul, Delta, and LATAM Airlines from California to Sao Paulo by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $238. Users have also found prices from $244 and $252 on Copa Airlines and United 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 Congonhas 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: Delta (92%), LATAM Airlines Brasil (89%), LATAM Airlines( 89%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,476 for a flight from California to Sao Paulo. The cheapest flight overall is $287 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) is currently priced at $485.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sao Paulo (average of $686). Flying from California to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$387Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$397Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$405Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$437Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$457Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$497Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$525Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$539Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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