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Cheapest round-trip
$740
Typical prices: $651-$817
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/6Thu 4/23
SFO - GRU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$352
Typical prices: $318-$546
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Tue 4/7
SFO - GRU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $740 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $649 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo (SFO-SAO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Sao Paulo

Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 23
Copa Airlines Logo
1:23 am - 3:50 am
SFO
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GRU
22h 27m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:15 am - 11:40 pm
GRU
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SFO
24h 25m
1 stop
$740Copa Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8
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1:12 am - 12:30 am
SFO
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GRU
19h 18m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 11:40 pm
GRU
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SFO
16h 30m
1 stop
$741Copa Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Fri, Apr 24
Copa Airlines Logo
1:23 am - 8:50 pm
SFO
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GRU
15h 27m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 11:40 pm
GRU
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SFO
22h 15m
1 stop
$760Copa Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Fri, Apr 24
Copa Airlines Logo
1:23 am - 8:50 pm
SFO
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GRU
15h 27m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 11:40 pm
GRU
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SFO
22h 15m
1 stop
$761Copa Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:00 pm - 8:40 pm
SFO
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GRU
18h 40m
1 stop
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1:20 am - 10:35 pm
GRU
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SFO
25h 15m
2 stops
$769Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 10
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1:12 am - 12:10 am
SFO
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GRU
18h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 12:50 pm
GRU
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SFO
23h 35m
2 stops
$773Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 25
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8:40 pm - 5:45 pm
SFO
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VCP
17h 05m
1 stop
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10:45 pm - 11:54 pm
VCP
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SFO
29h 09m
1 stop
$918Azul
Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26
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8:00 am - 5:45 pm
SFO
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VCP
29h 45m
1 stop
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10:45 pm - 12:33 am
VCP
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SFO
29h 48m
1 stop
$941Azul
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
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6:15 am - 11:15 am
SFO
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CGH
25h 00m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 11:02 am
CGH
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SFO
19h 52m
2 stops
$978GOL
Wed, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 25
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9:50 pm - 11:15 am
SFO
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CGH
33h 25m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 10:54 am
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SFO
19h 44m
2 stops
$1,020GOL
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Sao Paulo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, 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 Francisco to Sao Paulo is May, where tickets cost $634 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $939 and $871 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, 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 Francisco to Sao Paulo, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$352
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Sao Paulo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo

  • Which are the most popular layover airports for flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

    Tocumen International Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Miami International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Lisbon Portela Airport and Frankfurt Airport are among the most frequently used layover airports for flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo.

  • Which airlines from San Francisco to Sao Paulo have the most favorable carry-on policies?

    For flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, United, LATAM, and American Airlines have accommodating carry-on policies. One carry-on bag up to 17 lbs is permitted for Economy Class customers. Depending on the fare class, travelers traveling in premium economy or premium business class are permitted to bring 1 or 2 carry-on bags totaling up to 35 lbs.

  • Which airlines offer special meals for flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

    Passengers flying from San Francisco to So Paulo have access to special food options on airlines like United, American, and LATAM. It is possible to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions, but it's imperative to make requests ahead of time, ideally during booking or 24 to 48 hours before the trip.

  • Can I buy a ticket from San Francisco to Sao Paulo in economy and then upgrade to first class?

    Yes. If you book a flight on United or American Airlines in economy or business class, you can upgrade to first class for a small, occasionally-varying cost. You will pay less for first class by doing this than if you made the initial reservation directly.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo was $352 for a one-way ticket and $740 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

    San Francisco is served by only 1 airport and there are 3 airports in Sao Paulo. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and you will be arriving in Sao Paulo at one of these airports: Sao Paulo Congonhas, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, or Sao Paulo Viracopos.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Sao Paulo from San Francisco?

    Panama City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Sao Paulo.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $720 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 $801 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Sao Paulo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline.

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

  • When traveling from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, LATAM, United and American Airlines are recognized for having pet-friendly regulations for passengers flying from San Francisco to Sao Paulo. "American Airlines Cargo," a pet program offered by American Airlines, permits the carriage of pets as cargo. Pets are permitted on board United Airlines and LATAM Airlines if they are transported in a dedicated bag for the duration of the flight and weigh up to 15 lbs combined for the pet and kennel.
  • Several airlines with a reputation for helping travelers with limited mobility on flights from San Francisco to So Paulo include United, LATAM and American Airlines. LATAM, American, and United, provide wheelchair services and other special accommodations for passengers with impairments. Additionally, American and United Airlines have a Special Assistance team assigned to assist customers with limited mobility throughout their flight.
  • United, American and LATAM airlines come highly recommended when looking for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Sao Paulo and stand out for having the most kid-friendly services. The child-friendly amenities and entertainment choices offered by LATAM, United and American Airlines include kid-friendly movies, TV series, and video games. Additionally, they offer meals for kids and specialized assistance for families traveling with children.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) being the main departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo, it’s important to get to the SFO airport conveniently. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is an effective means of transit from downtown San Francisco, you can ride a BART rail to the SFO International Terminal station, which is situated inside the airport. Using a cab, Lyft, or Uber is the fastest and most convenient way to go from downtown to San Francisco International Airport.
  • Booking United Airlines for your journey from San Francisco to Sao Paulo offers a lot of advantages due to the airline's hub location at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The great number of daily flights between San Francisco and Sao Paulo is one advantage that makes it more likely that you'll find a flight that works with your schedule.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Sao Paulo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8314 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

10.0 ExcellentShirley, Mar 2026
LAX - ATL
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My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

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.

Friendly crew, good food options, food not the best and seats not as comfy but that’s typical.

The food is terrible I ask for water never got transport my mother we’re late and my sister from Lima was the worst waiting to long for wheelchair

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.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

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

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

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

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

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

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 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

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

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

My 9:50AM flight was delayed to 3:40PM "due to incoming aircraft delay". No aircraft is "delayed" that long. Found out once we did board (after several changes in times) that the aircraft had a maintenance issue and we had to wait for another aircraft. Just tell us that. The aircraft we did get was old and the seats need to be updated. I have been traveling for several weeks with AA and you should refresh your entertainment content as frequent flyers have gone through most of your new content. I have Celiac and a shellfish allergy and continue to have struggles with meals on business and first class flights. Please keep this in mind. Sorry - was a long travel day yesterday and a bit cranky this morning with my experience comments. Still an AA fan.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Appreciate having multiple food options for allergies. Nice to have an extra seat between us for comfort.

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

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