Cheapest airlines flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Sao Paulo to San Francisco, including United Airlines, Copa Airlines, Azul Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sao Paulo to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$400, and round-trip tickets start at US$939.

Displayed flight fares from Sao Paulo to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Sao Paulo to San Francisco Flight Details

The distance between Sao Paulo and San Francisco is about 10,423.04 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$400
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$939
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance10,423.04 km
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Sao Paulo–San Francisco route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco (SAO-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Azul Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$400 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. VCP to SFO on Sat, Apr 18), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$939 departing on Tue, Apr 28 and returning on Sat, May 2.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco, including: Copa Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Apr 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$400.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Azul Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sao Paulo to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to San Francisco on April 16, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at US$492.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (GRU-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Sao Paulo is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco?

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Delta Air Lines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco, with fares starting at US$489.

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US$489
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US$854
Delta Air Lines
US$489
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
US$542
American Airlines
LATAM Airlines
US$619
LATAM Airlines
United Airlines
US$718
United Airlines
avianca
US$800
avianca
Air Canada
US$854
Air Canada

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.