Sao Paulo

$291+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 8/1211:30 am
SFO
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GRU
1 stop17h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 8/2311:00 pm
GRU
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SFO
2 stops18h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/28$611
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 3/112:54 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop14h 56m
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/1111:10 am
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/27$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 5/311:56 pm
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop29h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 5/129:30 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop31h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$622
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/169:20 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop19h 30m
Delta
Thu 4/2310:50 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop24h 19m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$625
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/116:00 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop19h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 3/2010:40 am
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/27$627
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/51:00 pm
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop26h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 2/207:35 am
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops21h 14m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/27$631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/412:55 pm
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop16h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 3/139:30 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$632
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/211:56 pm
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop26h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 2/119:45 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop18h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$633
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/57:00 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop20h 10m
American Airlines
Fri 2/2010:35 pm
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops18h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$636
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/14:03 pm
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops23h 52m
Delta
Wed 3/119:00 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$637
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 4/181:23 am
SFO
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GRU
1 stop15h 27m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/293:15 am
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$640
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/212:00 pm
SFO
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VCP
2 stops26h 00m
GOL
Wed 3/119:50 am
VCP
-
SFO
2 stops42h 09m
GOL
Deal found 1/27$803

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$620
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$646
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. 3% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 29, 2026.
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

Sun 5/3

9:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 5/12

9:30 pm-1:16 am

1 stop31h 46m

$622

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-5:40 am

1 stop19h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 3/20

10:40 am-12:35 am

1 stop17h 55m

$627

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

11:50 am-8:50 am

1 stop17h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 4/24

10:45 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop18h 42m

$632

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 55m

$632

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

10:29 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/17

10:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$632

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

9:20 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 4/22

10:45 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$637

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

9:35 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 3/30

11:00 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops20h 03m

$637

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

10:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 4/15

10:50 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$637

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

9:35 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 3/19

11:45 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$637

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

7:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 6/10

8:30 am-11:52 pm

2 stops19h 22m

$637

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sao Paulo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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 January 23, 2026.

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 63 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $618). 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.

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

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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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 17h. Fly via United Airlines, LATAM Airlines, or Delta 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 Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $348 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Air Canada, starting at $368 and $531 round-trip. Copa Airlines is 51% 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 ($308), and Delta ($308).

  • 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 $49 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $618). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$348Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$368Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$531Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$610Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$616Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$668Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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