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Cheapest round-trip
$621
Typical prices: $701-$494
Copa Airlines
Thu 8/27Sun 8/30
GRU - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$679
Typical prices: $1,167-$851
LATAM Airlines
Thu 5/28Wed 6/10
GRU - LAX • Non-stop
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Delta's Premium Select offers 38” pitch for comfort.
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Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles (SAO-LAX)

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

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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5:00 am - 11:15 pm
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22h 15m
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1:51 am - 12:10 am
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18h 19m
1 stop
$621Copa Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
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2:00 am - 12:39 pm
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14h 39m
1 stop
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2:19 am - 12:10 am
LAX
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GRU
17h 51m
1 stop
$650Copa Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 17
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5:45 pm - 7:45 am
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18h 00m
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1:50 pm - 5:20 am
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GRU
11h 30mnonstop
$660LATAM Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
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9:05 am - 12:31 am
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LAX
19h 26m
2 stops
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2:14 pm - 8:00 pm
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GRU
25h 46m
2 stops
$663LATAM Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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3:15 am - 10:58 pm
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23h 43m
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2:19 am - 12:30 am
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18h 11m
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$667Copa Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 10
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5:45 pm - 7:45 am
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18h 00m
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1:50 pm - 5:20 am
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11h 30mnonstop
$672LATAM Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 17
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7:35 am - 10:10 pm
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18h 35m
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12:15 am - 10:30 pm
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GRU
18h 15m
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$677Avianca
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17
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29h 32m
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$786GOL
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$792GOL
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sao Paulo to Los Angeles flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

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

What is the cheapest Sao Paulo to Los Angeles flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles costs $916 on the route between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles (LAX). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles, 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 Sao Paulo to Los Angeles is May, where tickets cost $594 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,469 and $935 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $651, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles, 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 Sao Paulo to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$369
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles was $369 for a one-way ticket and $621 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sao Paulo and Los Angeles?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Los Angeles from Sao Paulo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

    There are 2 airports in Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl and Sao Paulo Viracopos.) and only 1 airport in Los Angeles (Los Angeles). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sao Paulo to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sao Paulo to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $679 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 $650 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

    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 Sao Paulo to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Sao Paulo with another airline.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $659 or less one-way and $916 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles

 
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Everything could and should be better. We are paying for, it's not a favor, it's a service and should involve quality, responsibility and respect.

2.0 MediocreIrmara, May 2026
GRU - MCO
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Everything could and should be better. We are paying for, it's not a favor, it's a service and should involve quality, responsibility and respect.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I was flying business class, and the French fellow passengers were super noisy. It was not a comfortable flight. And the crew was not helpful.

Boarding was a mess, they call all priority members without distinction so gold, platinum, silver were all mixed together in a long line which defeats the purpose

Avoid at all costs. My wife had to stay back on a connecting flight as her parents flight was delayed. 10 days later on the way back they cancelled all our flights. We had to rebook all four of us on the next days flight.

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

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

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.

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

In flight from Miami to Anchorage, we were all on board ready to take off. Pilot decided to take on more fuel causing a delay. Once fueled, the pilot came back over the radio stating more delay due to VIP. These delays caused me to miss my connecting flight. I went to the Alaska Air counter for information. They flat out stated that it was ATCs fault that I missed my flight and booked me a flight the next day about 1300 . I believe if we had the fuel prior to getting on board we would not of been delayed and I would have taken off on time. Pilot was taken out of the equation. I think they should’ve taken responsibility for their pilots decision to top off his aircraft instead of waiting til the last moment. Enough said…

We liked the way we were treated by the sraff at lima airport counter and the the flight attendants. We did not like the fact that the kiosks at airport rebooted after we entered our information and then told us that there was an issueand we needed to go to the counter. Such a waste of time for a group of 6. Once we got our boarding passes there was no assigned gate so we did not know where to go.

Honestly first time flying with delta and it was pretty good. All the process very smooth and crew was always nice and attentive.

Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

It was delayed for 2 hours. Then when we arrived they took us on a very uncomfortable bus and left us there. The bus driver wouldn't let us out because no one from Latam was there. Everything was disaster.

LATAM is a great airline who takes care of there guests. They consistently walk around and see if you need water in addition to taking care of all the passengers. The chicken in process is really easy and I’m always offered a chance for an upgrade which I appreciate.

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

Comfort in exit seat was excellent. FLight crew and flight were excellent. However exit seat tray table was broken so could not use it. Entertainment monitor did not work at all despite attempts to reset it.

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

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Was given all 3 boarding passes. Was refused boarding to Brasilia in Miami even though I had up to date Brazilian Visa and US passport. Had to return to Phoenix as trip was cancelled. Waiting for refund of the fare. Missed my son's birthday and visit with him and his wife.

The pilots landing and taking off was very bad on the first flight, the second one taking off was great but landing was also rough

The check in and on the ground experience is very poor. Their online check and trip management is the worst I have ever seen and they have long lines to check in at the airport, technology is glitchy/unusable and have exorbitant baggage fees. The flight itself is fine, although the food is about what you would expect and their was no functioning entertainment for an international flight.

My experience with this flight was extremely negative and resulted in serious financial and personal consequences. The flight departed with a significant delay, which caused me to miss my international connecting flight. As a direct result of this delay — which was entirely beyond my control — I was unable to reach my final destination on time, causing me to lose a previously scheduled hair transplant surgery that had been arranged months in advance. This was not a minor inconvenience. The surgery involved: • A reserved operating room • Medical and technical staff scheduled specifically for that date • Surgical instruments prepared in advance • Strict scheduling that does not allow for easy rescheduling Due to the airline’s delay and poor handling of the situation: • I lost already paid international flight tickets • I was forced to purchase new tickets, incurring duplicate expenses • I spent over six additional hours in airports, under stressful conditions • I incurred unexpected costs for meals and transportation • I lost a medical opportunity that cannot be easily recovered, along with the emotional distress associated with it Although the airline covered one night of hotel accommodation, this did not address the real impact of the delay, nor the significant damages caused by missing a critical medical procedure. The lack of punctuality, planning, and effective solutions reflects a serious lack of responsibility toward passengers, especially when international connections and time-sensitive medical commitments are involved. I do not recommend this airline for travelers with important schedules, medical appointments, or critical connections. In my case, the delay did not merely cause inconvenience — it resulted in the loss of a surgery and substantial financial damage.

I was not able to get on the flight due to delays out of Philadelphia. I arrived in MIA at 10:30pm and there was no one at the GOL Desk. Is there any flight credit available for this flight?

I have a hand injury and the flight attendant denied to help me with luggage, she said "she couldn't help me because I should manage my own way to put the luggage on the plane" SO RUDE

I had two around 6 hours flight and they did not even offer water to us.

Overall it was good. The food was not great quality and seats were very uncomfortable. But overall the staff was very friendly and helpful.

We flew with Avianca, some how they are not n sync, making the process a bit uncomfortable.

Unfortunately it was very disappointed experience. Our first flight our was delayed 2 hours, as a consequence we missed our connecting international flight. Customer server at Miami American Airlines was very disrespectful, gave us the worst replace itenarary for the next day that we had to spend 2 hours calling Gol to get a better itinerary otherwise we wouldn't make it on time to fulfill our trip purpose. We would have missed the reason to travel all the way to Brazil if we didn't change for a better itinerary. The worst thing is that our baggage was missing for 4 days. We had no cloths for all this time, plus the aggravation to locate our baggage. Nobody knew where our baggage was. We ended up picking it up at the airport when they said that they will bring them home. Unfortunately our experience was very dissatisfied.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

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