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$303+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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SFO — SAO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Sao Paulo are usually found in October or August, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$619
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$303
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$717
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. 12% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/1412:43 amSFO - GRU
1 stop26h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/110:20 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$619
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1011:59 pmSFO - GRU
1 stop25h 41mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/2010:50 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop20h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/16$620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:15 amSFO - GRU
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Mon 5/2610:05 amGRU - SFO
1 stop17h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/16$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1612:13 pmSFO - GRU
1 stop15h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/249:25 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$630
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/91:37 amSFO - GRU
1 stop18h 33mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/205:25 amGRU - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$636
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/78:35 amSFO - GRU
2 stops21h 10mAir Canada
Thu 5/159:00 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop18h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$651
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:52 pmSFO - GRU
1 stop20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/231:40 amGRU - SFO
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$691
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1612:13 pmSFO - GRU
1 stop15h 02mGOL
Tue 5/2710:25 pmGRU - SFO
1 stop26h 10mGOL
Deal found 4/17$746
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:10 amSFO - VCP
2 stops31h 15mGOL
Tue 9/98:05 pmVCP - SFO
2 stops19h 41mGOL
Deal found 4/16$760
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/121:20 pmSFO - VCP
2 stops25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/227:05 pmVCP - SFO
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$761
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:10 amSFO - CGH
2 stops26h 00mGOL
Tue 9/96:15 pmCGH - SFO
2 stops21h 31mGOL
Deal found 4/16$765
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/241:37 amSFO - VCP
2 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/410:15 amVCP - SFO
1 stop28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$845

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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 April 17, 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

Wed 5/14

12:43 am-7:35 am

1 stop26h 52m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 6/1

10:20 pm-11:39 am

1 stop17h 19m

$619

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

11:59 pm-5:40 am

1 stop25h 41m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 5/27

10:50 pm-10:10 am

1 stop15h 20m

$621

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

9:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops20h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/29

11:05 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$633

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

1:37 am-3:50 am

1 stop22h 13m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 6/8

5:25 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$636

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

8:35 am-9:45 am

2 stops21h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/15

9:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop18h 35m

$651

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

10:20 am-7:15 am

1 stop16h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 5/26

9:25 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$698

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

9:52 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop18h 43m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 5/20

1:40 am-8:27 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$706

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

12:13 pm-7:15 am

1 stop15h 02m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 5/27

10:25 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$746

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - VCP

SFOVCP

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

8:10 am-7:25 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Tue 9/9

8:05 pm-11:46 am

2 stops19h 41m

$760

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - VCP

SFOVCP

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

1:20 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Thu 5/22

7:05 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$761

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sao Paulo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.
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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 April 11, 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 27 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo (average of $691). 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 April 17, 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 is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Sao Paulo flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sao Paulo by month

Plan your trip to Sao Paulo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sao Paulo ranges from 0.8 - 9.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sao Paulo when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Sao Paulo by month

Plan your trip to Sao Paulo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sao Paulo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Azul, Delta and Copa Airlines from San Francisco to Sao Paulo have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

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. 9 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $619 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are LATAM Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $620 and $630 round-trip. United Airlines is 20% 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 ($308), United Airlines ($313), and Copa Airlines ($315).

  • 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 Panama City?

    Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are the most popular attractions in Panama City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be accessed by traveling approximately 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $14 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo (average of $691). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 9 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$425Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$475Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$497Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$515Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$534Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$579Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AviancaCheapest$710Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$858Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$989Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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