Sao Paulo

$253+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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SAN — SAO
Nov 12 — Nov 191
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 13, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 stop19h 38mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/35:25 amGRU - SAN
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/13$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 10/226:15 amSAN - GRU
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/39:45 pmGRU - SAN
2 stops22h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$530
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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.
Mon 11/105:50 pmSAN - GRU
1 stop34h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/159:45 pmGRU - SAN
1 stop16h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:01 pmSAN - GRU
1 stop36h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/249:30 pmGRU - SAN
2 stops24h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$540
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:45 pmSAN - GRU
1 stop29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/229:25 pmGRU - SAN
1 stop18h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11$541
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:10 amSAN - GRU
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Wed 10/2210:50 pmGRU - SAN
1 stop25h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/10$560
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:10 pmSAN - GRU
2 stops20h 50mDelta
Mon 11/39:00 pmGRU - SAN
2 stops22h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/12$565
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Mon 11/178:10 pmSAN - GRU
1 stop19h 40mCopa Airlines
Sun 2/11:40 amGRU - SAN
1 stop20h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/13$573
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:47 pmSAN - GRU
1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/29:45 pmGRU - SAN
2 stops28h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Mon 11/178:25 amSAN - GRU
2 stops16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/112:15 amGRU - SAN
1 stop17h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/13$580
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Thu 11/278:00 amSAN - VCP
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/411:20 pmVCP - SAN
1 stop17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$857
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Mon 11/1712:27 pmSAN - VCP
2 stops39h 43mGOL
Mon 2/29:50 amVCP - SAN
2 stops31h 39mGOL
Deal found 10/13$945

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Sao Paulo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Sao Paulo (SAO). 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 October 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$518
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$253
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$674
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Sao Paulo (SAO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Sao Paulo (SAO) flights.
From San Diego to Sao Paulo (SAO)
One-way flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo (SAO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Sao Paulo

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San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

Mon 11/10

5:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop34h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 11/15

9:45 pm-9:39 am

1 stop16h 54m

$539

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

Mon 11/17

8:10 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 2/1

3:10 am-5:13 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$573

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

Mon 11/17

8:25 am-6:20 am

2 stops16h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 2/2

10:00 pm-10:01 am

1 stop17h 01m

$580

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

Mon 11/17

7:59 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 2/2

9:15 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$595

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

Wed 2/25

12:16 pm-9:30 am

1 stop16h 14m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 3/3

10:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$620

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

Fri 2/20

12:16 pm-9:30 am

1 stop16h 14m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 2/27

10:25 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$620

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

Sun 2/1

10:26 am-9:30 am

1 stop18h 04m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 2/11

9:45 pm-9:52 am

1 stop17h 07m

$620

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

Wed 4/1

2:09 pm-9:30 am

1 stop15h 21m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 4/8

9:50 pm-11:07 am

1 stop17h 17m

$620

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - VCP

SANVCP

San Diego

Mon 3/16

1:25 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Wed 3/18

6:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops21h 40m

$789

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - VCP

SANVCP

San Diego

Thu 11/27

8:00 am-5:35 am

1 stop16h 35m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Thu 12/4

11:20 pm-11:57 am

1 stop17h 37m

$857

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Sao Paulo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 San Diego-Sao Paulo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Sao Paulo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Sao Paulo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Sao Paulo 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 San Diego-Sao Paulo 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 San Diego to Sao Paulo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo (average of $387). Flying from San Diego to Sao Paulo in May is currently the most expensive (average of $855). 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 SAN to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 October 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Sao Paulo in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 October 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from San Diego to Sao Paulo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Sao Paulo. 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 from for flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    If you book a flight to Sao Paulo from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    For as low as $580, United Airlines can have you in Sao Paulo from San Diego in 16h 55m. The distance from San Diego to Sao Paulo is about 6057 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Sao Paulo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $403, Copa Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Sao Paulo and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $530 and $672, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo (average of $387). Flying from San Diego to Sao Paulo in May is currently the most expensive (average of $855). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 October 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$403Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$598Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$672Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$720Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
GOLCheapest$759Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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