Sao Paulo

$295+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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SAN — SAO
jul. 8 — jul. 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Sao Paulo are usually found in August or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$607
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$295
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,071
From San Diego to Sao Paulo (SAO)
One-way flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo (SAO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo
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 julio 3, 2025.

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.
mié. 10/229:12 pmSAN - GRU
1 stop22h 58mCopa Airlines
lun. 11/35:25 amGRU - SAN
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/3$607
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/117:16 pmSAN - VCP
2 stops18h 29mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/1611:00 pmVCP - SAN
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$708
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/81:32 pmSAN - GRU
3 stops45h 48mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/294:10 amGRU - SAN
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$729
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.
lun. 9/84:55 pmSAN - GRU
2 stops36h 20mAir Canada
lun. 9/299:00 pmGRU - SAN
1 stop26h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$752
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/810:37 amSAN - GRU
1 stop15h 03mLATAM Airlines
mar. 9/2310:50 pmGRU - SAN
1 stop25h 43mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1$903
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/410:51 amSAN - GRU
2 stops18h 29mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/179:30 pmGRU - SAN
3 stops24h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$929
This GOL 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/47:03 amSAN - VCP
2 stops45h 02mGOL
lun. 11/175:55 pmVCP - SAN
2 stops33h 28mGOL
Deal found 7/3$974

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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

Fly to

Sao Paulo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

vie. 9/26

9:08 pm-12:10 am

1 stop23h 02m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 9/30

1:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$607

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - VCP

SANVCP

San Diego

jue. 9/11

7:16 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 29m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

mar. 9/16

11:00 pm-11:45 pm

3 stops28h 45m

$708

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

lun. 9/8

1:32 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops45h 48m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

lun. 9/29

4:10 am-11:45 pm

3 stops23h 35m

$729

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

lun. 9/8

4:55 pm-9:15 am

2 stops36h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

lun. 9/29

9:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$752

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

lun. 9/8

10:37 am-5:40 am

1 stop15h 03m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 9/23

10:50 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop25h 43m

$903

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

sáb. 8/30

12:01 pm-7:35 am

1 stop15h 34m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mié. 9/24

9:30 pm-11:24 am

1 stop17h 54m

$969

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - VCP

SANVCP

San Diego

mar. 11/4

7:03 am-9:05 am

2 stops45h 02m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

lun. 11/17

5:55 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops33h 28m

$974

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

mié. 9/3

11:30 am-7:15 am

1 stop15h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

sáb. 9/6

8:50 am-9:53 pm

2 stops41h 03m

$983

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

lun. 7/14

9:03 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 27m

$295

San DiegoSao Paulo

SAN - GRU

SANGRU

San Diego

mié. 9/3

1:17 pm-6:30 am

3 stops37h 13m

$314

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/3

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo. 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 San Diego to Sao Paulo?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo (average of $686). Flying from San Diego 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 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 julio 3, 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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego 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 julio 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa 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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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 5 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $607, 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 Air Canada and LATAM Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $752 and $903, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $295. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Sao Paulo for a low price.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo (average of $686). Flying from San Diego 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 5 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$403Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$781Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$857Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$928Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$941Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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