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Cheapest round-trip
$637
Overall average: $890
Delta
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SAN - GRU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$286
Typical prices: $367-$553
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Tue 3/3
SAN - GRU • 3 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $637 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo (SAN-GRU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Sao Paulo

Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
1:02 pm - 9:55 am
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GRU
16h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:50 pm - 8:48 pm
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SAN
25h 58m
1 stop
$637Delta
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 17
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 8:10 am
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GRU
18h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 am - 10:50 pm
GRU
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SAN
26h 35m
1 stop
$641American Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:40 am
SAN
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GRU
18h 10m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 6:51 pm
GRU
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SAN
24h 06m
1 stop
$642LATAM Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
12:16 pm - 9:30 am
SAN
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GRU
16h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 6:48 pm
GRU
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SAN
25h 23m
2 stops
$643United Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 6
American Airlines Logo
1:04 pm - 8:50 am
SAN
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GRU
14h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 am - 3:49 pm
GRU
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SAN
20h 34m
2 stops
$647American Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 28
Delta Logo
10:03 pm - 8:55 pm
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GRU
18h 52m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 9:53 am
GRU
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SAN
27h 13m
1 stop
$648Delta
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 6:20 am
SAN
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GRU
17h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 4:00 pm
GRU
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SAN
20h 30m
2 stops
$650American Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
LATAM Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:40 am
SAN
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GRU
17h 40m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 6:51 pm
GRU
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SAN
23h 06m
2 stops
$651LATAM Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:15 am
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GRU
27h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 8:53 pm
GRU
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SAN
26h 38m
2 stops
$653United Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 22
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:50 am
SAN
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GRU
30h 50m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 11:24 am
GRU
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SAN
16h 34m
1 stop
$655LATAM Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Sao Paulo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $619 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,131 and $1,054 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$286
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking San Diego to Sao Paulo flights

  • How can I catch the earliest flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    Suppose you stay away from SAN and you have an early morning flight; consider booking a San Diego hotel near the airport because the hassle of commuting in the morning is worth escaping. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town, an IHG Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, and Wyndham Garden San Diego near Sea World offer affordable accommodation and good proximity to the airport.

  • Are there pet-friendly flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    Suppose you intend to travel with your furry family; consider booking a flight with Delta and enjoy an increasingly pet-friendly flight. The airline will allow you with your pet in the cabin if it's kept in its carrier. You can also travel with two pets, which will be transported in the cargo to ensure safety and comfort.

  • Which other cities can I visit from São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport?

    After landing at GRU, you can conveniently visit several other cities to explore. Besides being a gateway for international flights, GRU is a major hub for air travel in Brazil. You can visit Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Recife, Natal, Fortaleza, Campo Grande, Sao Luis, Belem, and Manaus. Copa Airlines, Azul, and Delta fly from this airport.

  • Do flights from San Diego to San Paulo consider persons with limited mobility?

    Most flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo consider persons with limited mobility. When you travel with American Airlines, you will be provided with a wheelchair to aid your mobility in the airport before departure. They also have meet and assist services, in addition to accessible restrooms.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport was $286 for a one-way ticket and $637 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Sao Paulo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Diego and on arrival in Sao Paulo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Sao Paulo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $994 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $746 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sao Paulo from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sao Paulo with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and GRU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sao Paulo from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport

  • Do you intend to travel to Sao Paulo? You will depart from San Diego Airport (SAN) and land at São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). The airlines operating on the route include but are not limited to Azul, Delta, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, GoL, and United Airlines.
  • When traveling from San Diego to Sao Paulo, consider booking your flight ticket with LATAM Airlines to enjoy unraveled lounge amenities when you land. LATAM Lounge at GRU allows you to enjoy complimentary food and drinks. Also, you’ll enjoy the lounge’s entertainment services, business center, and comfy seats to unwind after the long flight.
  • Multiple airlines from San Diego to Sao Paulo offer stopover flights. The common layover cities include Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Montreal, San Francisco, Dallas, New York, Philadelphia, Lima, Vancouver, Santiago, Houston, and Mexico City. Other layover cities are Atlanta, Toronto, Panama, Bogota, Miami, and Charlotte.
  • When connecting from downtown San Diego to SAN, you can take Amtrak and COASTER to the airport at Santa Fe Depot train station. An alternative option is Airport City Bus Route 992, operating from 5:00 am to midnight. The bus arrives at Terminals 1 and 2. While trains and buses are the most cost-efficient alternative, you may want a more convenient option. In that case, taxis are the go-to option offering 24/7 transport services.
  • Suppose you want to be eco-friendly when traveling from San Diego to Sao Paulo; you should consider booking flights with few layovers. While multiple airlines offer one-stop flights, American Airlines is stricter bout its sustainability policies. In addition to using sustainable aviation fuel on most commercial flights, the airline is actively replacing older aircraft with newer ones to ensure a sustainable fleet.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Sao Paulo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Sao Paulo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8178 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

6.0 GoodCindy, Feb 2026
SMF - GDL
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It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Getting to the flight was arduous and lengthy. The flight itself was good but the food option wasn’t a good selection. I need to do a Kosher option on my return. Flight crew were nice

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

I requested a low sodium meal. Reason being, I take medicine for high blood pressure and I wear compression socks on long flights to help with leg swelling. Having less sodium in meals really helps me feel better on long flights. I received my initial low sodium meal after takeoff. Just before landing, the crew came through with the meal cart and offered me what was being served. I said no thank you and then noticed my low sodium meal in the meal cart, with my name and seat assignment on it. I motioned to the crew member, but he grabbed the meal cart and proceeded to move to the rear of the aircraft. He didn’t see me or other passengers who had attempted to get this attention. He was more concerned about completing meal service since we were due to land in under 45 minutes. I pressed the call light five times from my seat to receive help, but no crew member responded to me. So, I didn’t receive a second meal, one that I requested (the low sodium option). This led me to have a migraine from only eating one meal on an 11-hour flight. This is why I’m not a fan of flying US-based airlines overseas. The crew members continue to show the absolute worst customer service experience. I would not recommend flying American for overseas flights.

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