Sao Paulo

$275+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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SFO — SAO
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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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 March 16, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/911:55 pm
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops21h 15m
Avianca
Tue 5/195:15 pm
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops33h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/14$718
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 5/66:00 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop19h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 5/1710:15 am
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops18h 31m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/12$721
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:00 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop19h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 5/2011:00 pm
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops18h 36m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/11$725
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/911:58 pm
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop25h 42m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 5/1812:05 pm
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops26h 26m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/13$735
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1311:55 am
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops28h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 5/198:30 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop19h 39m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/11$736
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:30 am
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/131:00 pm
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops27h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$738
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/76:55 pm
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop31h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 5/1010:20 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop31h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$740
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sun 5/31:12 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop18h 58m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/72:00 am
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/13$741
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/178:30 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop20h 35m
Azul
Mon 9/219:00 pm
GRU
-
SFO
2 stops24h 39m
Azul
Deal found 3/12$745
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 9/911:10 am
SFO
-
GRU
1 stop18h 40m
Air Canada
Wed 9/239:00 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop18h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/13$746
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 9/107:10 am
SFO
-
GRU
2 stops21h 55m
Air Canada
Thu 9/179:00 pm
GRU
-
SFO
1 stop28h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/13$751
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/112:15 pm
SFO
-
VCP
3 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/157:55 am
VCP
-
SFO
3 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$898

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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$275
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$716
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. 6% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 16, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

1:23 am-12:10 am

1 stop18h 47m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/10

3:15 am-11:40 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$741

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

4:17 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 58m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-1:36 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$753

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

10:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/10

10:15 am-12:46 am

2 stops18h 31m

$757

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

8:06 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 44m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 6/1

11:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$771

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

1:23 am-8:50 pm

1 stop15h 27m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 4/23

3:15 am-11:40 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$791

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

6:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 8/25

9:30 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$803

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

9:30 am-5:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 6/1

8:30 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$803

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

9:54 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 8/23

11:00 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$807

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

11:52 pm-9:45 am

1 stop29h 53m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/10

10:20 pm-1:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$829

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

6:29 pm-9:45 am

1 stop35h 16m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/10

10:20 pm-1:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$829

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 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 March 13, 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 89 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 $343). Flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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’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 March 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, such as Delta,Copa Airlines, andLATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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 18h 18m. Fly via Copa Airlines, Delta, 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 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 $576 round-trip. Copa Airlines is 52% 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 ($304), United Airlines ($308), and Delta ($308).

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

  • 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 $343). Flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$348Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$368Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$576Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$610Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$616Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$668Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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