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$328+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAO
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$646
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$327
(FlightHub)

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Average price

$851
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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 July 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/286:15 amSFO - GRU
1 stop22h 45mLATAM Airlines
Tue 9/168:30 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops21h 54mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/30$646
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 12/54:15 pmSFO - GRU
2 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Tue 1/279:30 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops25h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$648
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/316:15 amSFO - GRU
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Wed 11/127:35 amGRU - SFO
2 stops20h 38mDelta
Deal found 7/29$649
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 8/291:30 amSFO - GRU
1 stop19h 00mCopa Airlines
Sat 9/65:25 amGRU - SFO
1 stop22h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$650
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:30 amSFO - GRU
2 stops18h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/510:00 pmGRU - SFO
2 stops19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 9/512:43 amSFO - GRU
1 stop26h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/209:50 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$659
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 9/1611:10 amSFO - VCP
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/247:40 pmVCP - SFO
2 stops21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$661
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/261:30 amSFO - GRU
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/21:40 amGRU - SFO
2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$734
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/65:57 pmSFO - VCP
2 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/213:45 pmVCP - SFO
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$817
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/65:57 pmSFO - CGH
3 stops38h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/215:30 pmCGH - SFO
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$823
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/2512:15 pmSFO - VCP
2 stops40h 50mGOL
Thu 10/167:40 pmVCP - SFO
2 stops31h 19mGOL
Deal found 7/29$826
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 11/612:45 pmSFO - CGH
2 stops22h 40mGOL
Thu 12/46:00 pmCGH - SFO
2 stops23h 32mGOL
Deal found 7/27$832

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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 July 30, 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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Price

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

6:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop22h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 9/16

8:30 pm-2:24 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$646

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

7:10 am-9:15 am

2 stops22h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 11/13

9:30 pm-10:59 am

1 stop18h 29m

$648

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

6:15 am-5:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 11/12

7:35 am-11:13 pm

2 stops20h 38m

$649

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

1:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 9/6

5:25 am-11:25 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$650

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

6:30 am-5:15 am

2 stops18h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 9/5

10:00 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$651

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

12:43 am-7:35 am

1 stop26h 52m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 9/20

9:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$659

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - VCP

SFOVCP

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

11:10 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Wed 9/24

7:40 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$661

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

1:30 am-12:10 am

1 stop18h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 9/2

1:40 am-6:13 pm

2 stops20h 33m

$734

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - VCP

SFOVCP

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

5:57 pm-5:35 am

2 stops31h 38m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Tue 10/21

3:45 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops35h 00m

$817

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - CGH

SFOCGH

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

5:57 pm-12:55 pm

3 stops38h 58m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Tue 10/21

5:30 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops33h 15m

$823

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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 July 25, 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 $678). 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 July 30, 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.

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.

Montreal (YUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% 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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, such as Azul, Delta, and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
801 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
Azul
8.0
Very good
801 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
801 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
801 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,822 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
801 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
801 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
801 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.

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. 8 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.

  • 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 LATAM Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $646 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at $648 and $649 round-trip. LATAM Airlines is 11% 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 ($327), Delta ($328), and United Airlines ($330).

  • 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, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can book a car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $57 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 $678). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 8 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$425Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$437Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$494Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$539Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$546Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$561Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$584Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$765Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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