Sao Paulo

$308+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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SFO — SAO
Jan 15 — Jan 221
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:30 amSFO - GRU
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2210:25 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/167:20 amSFO - GRU
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2310:15 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop31h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$620
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Tue 12/304:55 pmSFO - GRU
2 stops22h 15mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/239:00 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop18h 42mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/14$647
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:00 amSFO - GRU
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Mon 1/1210:50 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops40h 46mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$650
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:15 amSFO - GRU
1 stop21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/69:00 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/14$724
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/306:00 amSFO - GRU
2 stops20h 10mDelta
Fri 1/237:35 amGRU - SFO
2 stops21h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/14$751
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/294:15 pmSFO - GRU
2 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Thu 2/129:30 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop18h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$763
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Mon 12/296:00 amSFO - GRU
1 stop18h 40mLATAM Airlines
Wed 2/113:55 amGRU - SFO
2 stops24h 54mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/14$776
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/177:20 amSFO - GRU
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2310:15 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop31h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$780
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2910:10 amSFO - CGH
2 stops23h 05mGOL
Thu 2/126:30 amCGH - SFO
2 stops22h 03mGOL
Deal found 12/15$1,351
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2912:05 pmSFO - VCP
2 stops26h 35mGOL
Thu 2/128:20 pmVCP - SFO
2 stops29h 46mGOL
Deal found 12/15$1,500
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/291:29 pmSFO - VCP
1 stop24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1211:20 pmVCP - SFO
1 stop29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,554

Find 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$610
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$308
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$972
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Sao Paulo (SAO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Sao Paulo (SAO) flights.
From San Francisco to Sao Paulo (SAO)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo (SAO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 December 16, 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 FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

11:49 pm-5:40 am

1 stop25h 51m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/7

10:45 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop25h 42m

$610

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

5:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 2/24

9:45 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$610

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

11:49 pm-5:40 am

1 stop25h 51m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 5/5

10:45 pm-11:59 am

1 stop17h 14m

$610

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

6:45 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 2/2

9:15 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 15m

$615

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

10:35 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 3/30

11:00 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops20h 03m

$615

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

6:25 am-5:20 am

2 stops18h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 3/20

11:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$615

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

10:35 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 3/19

10:40 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$615

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

6:49 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops20h 11m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 1/29

9:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$615

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - CGH

SFOCGH

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:31 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops35h 59m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Wed 3/11

5:05 pm-10:54 am

2 stops21h 49m

$678

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - VCP

SFOVCP

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

1:25 pm-9:00 am

2 stops38h 35m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Mon 2/2

9:50 am-11:01 am

2 stops30h 11m

$775

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Sao Paulo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco-Sao Paulo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sao Paulo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Sao Paulo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Sao Paulo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sao Paulo from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 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 43 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 $348). Flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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 December 16, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 December 16, 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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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 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 23h 30m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or GOL 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 $335 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $355 and $531 round-trip. Delta is 53% 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 Copa Airlines ($302), United Airlines ($317), and American Airlines ($318).

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

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

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

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Centennial Olympic Park are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Centennial Olympic Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.4 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?

  • 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 $348). Flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$410Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$455Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$531Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$610Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$628Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$668Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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