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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Sao Paulo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sao Paulo.$1,016 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 26 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,016, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,035 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 15 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 15 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,035, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,035 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,035, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 May, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Wed, 19 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.
Sao Paulo.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Sao Paulo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Sao Paulo flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from $1,062
Apr
from $1,065
May
from $1,016
Jun
from $1,035
Jul
from $1,326
Aug
from $1,065
Sep
from $1,062
Oct
from $1,062
Nov
from $1,062
Dec
from $2,091
Jan
from $1,068
Feb
from $2,191

Alternative San Francisco International to Sao Paulo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Sao Paulo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to Sao Paulo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,016
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Sao Paulo: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo Congonhas, Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Sao Paulo Viracopos, and Sao Jose Dos Campos.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Sao Paulo is $1,016. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Sao Paulo. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,016.
As of March 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Sao Paulo.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Sao Paulo is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Sao Paulo is Sao Paulo Guarulhos – which is 20.4 km away from the centre of Sao Paulo. We've found flights into this airport from $1,016.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo on Friday, 16 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Sao Paulo. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sao Paulo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sao Paulo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. February is typically the warmest month in Sao Paulo, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 12°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sao Paulo.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know

  • Sao Paulo is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Sao Paulo operates on the UTC-3 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to make your flight from SFO to Sao Paulo. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're flying during a popular month like August, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

  • We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from SFO to Sao Paulo that includes a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You don't need a visa for Brazil if you have a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.

  • The journey from central San Francisco to SFO takes around 47 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sao Paulo

  • $537 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo. A return flight starts from $1,016. These fares can change based on availability.

  • It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to Sao Paulo. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.

  • Getting cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.

  • Getting a cheap ticket from SFO to Sao Paulo is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has fallen.

  • Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Airports in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes around 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:

Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • Once your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).

  • You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 34 minutes.

  • After your flight from SFO to Sao Paulo, unwind at a hotel near CGH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

Best time to go to Sao Paulo

  • July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sao Paulo, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo for February to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from SFO to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.

More about Sao Paulo

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