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$288+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAO
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mer. 10/15
mer. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sao Paulo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 septembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$621
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$288
(123 Milhas)

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December

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October

Average price

$655
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/287:30 amSFO - GRU
2 stops21h 30mAir Canada
mar. 11/49:30 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop18h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$621
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 10/39:40 amSFO - GRU
1 stop19h 10mLATAM Airlines
ven. 10/3111:10 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop19h 23mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/12$623
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
sam. 9/201:30 amSFO - GRU
1 stop19h 00mCopa Airlines
mer. 10/15:25 amGRU - SFO
1 stop22h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$624
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/411:55 amSFO - GRU
1 stop17h 00mLATAM Airlines
mar. 4/711:05 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops18h 52mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/12$628
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/91:31 amSFO - GRU
1 stop18h 59mCopa Airlines
ven. 10/175:25 amGRU - SFO
1 stop22h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/12$631
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
dim. 9/141:30 amSFO - GRU
1 stop18h 40mCopa Airlines
mer. 9/241:30 amGRU - SFO
1 stop25h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$638
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
mar. 10/141:31 amSFO - GRU
1 stop15h 19mCopa Airlines
lun. 10/2011:10 amGRU - SFO
1 stop16h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
ven. 9/121:15 pmSFO - GRU
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
ven. 9/2610:20 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$640
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 11/157:30 amSFO - GRU
2 stops20h 30mAir Canada
dim. 11/239:45 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop28h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$641
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
jeu. 10/235:00 amSFO - GRU
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
mer. 11/59:45 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$642
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
lun. 9/2211:57 pmSFO - GRU
1 stop25h 43mDelta
lun. 10/610:05 amGRU - SFO
1 stop18h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/14$643
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
mar. 9/301:31 amSFO - GRU
1 stop22h 19mCopa Airlines
sam. 10/1111:10 amGRU - SFO
1 stop16h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$644

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 septembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Sao Paulo

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

lun. 11/10

12:36 am-12:10 am

1 stop18h 34m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

lun. 4/27

1:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$624

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

sam. 10/18

1:31 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 59m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 10/28

3:10 am-11:39 pm

1 stop24h 29m

$624

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

ven. 10/10

1:31 am-12:10 am

1 stop18h 39m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 10/21

11:10 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$624

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

mer. 10/22

1:31 am-8:50 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mer. 11/5

11:10 am-11:17 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$631

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

jeu. 10/9

1:31 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 59m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

jeu. 10/16

1:30 am-11:39 pm

1 stop26h 09m

$631

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

mer. 10/15

1:31 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 59m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

lun. 10/20

1:40 am-11:39 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$631

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

mar. 10/14

1:31 am-8:50 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

sam. 10/25

11:10 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$631

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

jeu. 10/23

5:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop22h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mer. 11/5

9:30 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop19h 38m

$640

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - VCP

SFOVCP

San Francisco

lun. 10/27

1:46 pm-9:10 am

2 stops39h 24m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

mer. 11/5

7:40 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$827

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - CGH

SFOCGH

San Francisco

lun. 10/27

10:12 am-2:15 pm

2 stops24h 03m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

lun. 11/3

5:05 pm-11:07 am

2 stops23h 02m

$831

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo (average of $677). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 septembre 15, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Sao Paulo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

New York (JFK) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $611.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 36m.

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 septembre 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, such as Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,847 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Sao Paulo?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo. 7 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Sao Paulo per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Sao Paulo in 18h 34m. Fly via Copa Airlines, GOL, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 6474 mi between San Francisco and Sao Paulo. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Sao Paulo is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $476 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $483 and $539 round-trip. Delta is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo are LATAM Airlines ($314), Delta ($324), and Copa Airlines ($325).

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to Sao Paulo are San Francisco - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, San Francisco - Sao Paulo Viracopos and San Francisco - Sao Paulo Congonhas.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

    Most of the time, San Francisco to Sao Paulo flights that have layovers will stop in Atlanta.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Georgia Aquarium, Tabernacle, and Fox Theatre are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Tabernacle, and Fox Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 8.3 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can book a car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $53 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Sao Paulo flights?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Panama City.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Sao Paulo.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo (average of $677). Flying from San Francisco 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 septembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$437Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$483Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$531Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$617Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$619Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$765Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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