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Cheapest round-trip
$853
Typical prices: $687-$926
Copa Airlines
Thu 8/27Sun 9/13
SFO - GRU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$386
Typical prices: $328-$429
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Tue 9/8
SFO - GRU • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $649 (round-trip)
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Sao Paulo

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 13
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1:12 am - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
19h 18m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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4:45 am - 11:40 pmGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 55m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$853Copa Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5
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1:12 am - 3:35 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
22h 23m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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2:00 am - 11:40 pmGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 40m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$853Copa Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
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4:40 pm - 10:35 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
36h 55m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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9:45 pm - 9:30 pmGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
28h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island
$854Air Canada
Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 29
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4:40 pm - 10:35 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
36h 55m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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9:45 pm - 9:30 pmGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
28h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island
$854Air Canada
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 30
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8:00 am - 8:50 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
19h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami
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8:30 am - 7:37 pmGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
40h 07m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$857LATAM Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 27
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6:00 am - 6:50 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
19h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Bogotá El Dorado
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6:30 am - 10:24 pmGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 54m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Los Angeles
$861LATAM Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 19
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4:52 pm - 10:20 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
36h 28m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:25 pm - 1:29 amGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
32h 04m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$863United Airlines
Thu, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 4
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1:15 pm - 9:00 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
14h 45m1 stop Miami
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11:15 pm - 8:21 pmGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 06m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$863American Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 12
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5:00 am - 7:15 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
21h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:25 pm - 11:20 amGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$864United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:02 am - 9:00 amSFO  San Francisco-GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
17h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:00 pm - 3:01 pmGRU  Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$864American Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Sao Paulo from San Francisco usually cost between $814 and $1,072 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $853 on Copa Airlines (Aug 27-Sep 13).

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 October, where tickets cost $681 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $951 and $947 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 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$386
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo was $386 for a one-way ticket and $853 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.

  • 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 $654 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $870 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8497 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

8.0 ExcellentMatthew, Aug 2026
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Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The flight was operated by Latam. The aircraft had a technical issue and the flight was delayed for the next day. They grounded other passengers to get their airplane assigned to my flight. Most of he ground staff don't speak English (Orlando Airport), but were very polite.The crew on the other hand could speak English and Portuguese. On board service was good.

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!

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

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

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

We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

The plane doesn’t have screens but you can use your decide for entertainment. Pack a snack too since they don’t offer any, and the meal is pretty small and you will get hungry

Biggest issue was that they only had two restrooms in the back of the aircraft. Too many people for only two restrooms. The trash was overflowing and there was paper on the floor too. Long lines in the isle to use it. Food was also a bit meh. They don’t offer snacks with drinks, so you might want to buy a snack to hold you off on a longer trip, since the meals are very small.

Everything was smooth and crew was very polite and friendly.

I like that they served a mail, I’m not sure about the in-flight entertainment. I didn’t really check. staff helped me with my luggage. Smooth boarding smooth takeoff smooth flight

The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

The arrival was pretty bad. Long waits for the bus to deplaning the airplane.

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.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Very slow boarding, 1 hour late - uncomfortable chairs and crew barely speaking english even at the airport!

4 hours delay, awful food and missed all my connections because of the delay to be rebooks for a flight 10 hrs later back home and never actually make it to my final destination

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

The pilot was late so we didn’t take off til almost 2 hours late.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Flight attendant made the flight very enjoyable. He was courteous and gave great care to the passengers

Not good. Flight crew, was not friendly and just shoved stuff at us. Not the way I like to travel.

There was a big delay and I missed my connection flight

Aside from the little delay, overall was flight good. Made it safely. Thanks!

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

The food was okay and the space in business class was smaller than we had to Singapore.

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

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