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Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo takes 00m, covering 6,472 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo range from $698 to $1,137, with an average of $863 over the past 12 months. Anything below $698 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $863 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $937 to $7,305. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Sao Paulo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $508, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Since Sao Paulo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• keddy by Europcar

Near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and may arrive at several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from San Francisco to Sao Paulo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $836 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $945, a difference of $109.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 42m, compared with 17h 08m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 17h 25m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Sao Paulo is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sao Paulo are Allianz Parque, Autódromo José Carlos Pace and São Paulo Expo. These are among the most viewed places in Sao Paulo on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.