The San Francisco–Sao Paulo route
San Francisco International (SFO) to Guarulhos International (GRU) covers about 6,479 miles. This city pair is usually a connecting trip: about 6,479 miles of flying, with the shortest timed itineraries near 13 hours plus a layover. This page is a US-market guide in USD — not a ticket and not a live calendar.
For SFO–GRU we show about $519 on the low end and around $885 as a more typical one-way economy total, USD, last reviewed August 2026. A $519 one-way is a sale-shaped guide, not a fare you can screenshot and demand. Taxes, bags, and seats change what you pay on the seller site.
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Distance and time SFO–GRU
The map distance is about 6,479 miles. Without a regular nonstop from SFO to GRU, plan on 13 hours of flying plus a connection. Filter results by total trip time, not only by the number of stops.
Sao Paulo is about 5 hours ahead of San Francisco on standard time (America/Los_Angeles vs America/Sao_Paulo). Arrival clocks on GRU are local. That matters more on this pair than on a same-zone hop.
Most San Francisco–Sao Paulo journeys connect rather than fly nonstop from SFO. Timed one-stop itineraries often bank at Miami International (MIA), George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). That is a pattern, not a promise for your dates. On results, sort by fastest if you care about layover pain, or cheapest if you do not.
Airports for San Francisco to Sao Paulo
You depart San Francisco International in San Francisco, United States, and arrive at Guarulhos International in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SFO is the origin code we use on this guide; GRU is the arrival code. If you need a visa or an ESTA, that is between you and the destination government — Azurovia does not ticket and does not process immigration.
SFO is the only origin code we list in this metro. GRU is the arrival code we treat as primary for Sao Paulo. A cheaper nearby airport only wins if the transfer still fits your plan. Search with “include nearby airports” when you want those codes in one results list.
Airport pages: SFO San Francisco International · GRU Guarulhos International
City hubs: Flights from San Francisco · Flights to Sao Paulo
Bags on SFO–GRU
On SFO–GRU, bag rules follow the seller, not Azurovia. Compare the same cabin and the same bags across airline-direct and travel-site totals.
Airlines often shown
Delta is among the names that commonly appear on SFO–GRU, alongside JetBlue, United, Avianca. That is who often operates or sells this city pair in our catalog, not a daily guarantee. Live search is the inventory that exists for your dates.
When people fly
On San Francisco–Sao Paulo, demand is often softer in Jun and Jul, with Nov and Dec also worth checking. US holidays still reprice this pair. Move a day on the results strip before you assume the first date you typed is the cheapest.
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Questions about this city pair
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?
There is usually no nonstop. Plan on about 13 hours of flying (6,479 miles) plus layover time.
When are San Francisco to Sao Paulo fares often lower?
Demand is usually softer in Jun and Jul on this route, but live prices move daily. Search a few nearby dates rather than assuming a season is always cheapest.
Which airlines fly San Francisco to Sao Paulo?
Sellers commonly show Delta, JetBlue, United, Avianca on this city pair. The set on any given day depends on schedule and which travel sites return a fare.
What do San Francisco–Sao Paulo tickets usually cost?
Guide one-way economy totals cluster around $885, with sales near $519, in USD. Those are not a quote — live search is the price that matters.
Is SFO–GRU the only airport pair for this trip?
This guide uses SFO and GRU as the primary codes. If a seller offers another airport, it will show on live results when you include nearby airports.
Do I book San Francisco–Sao Paulo with Azurovia?
No. Azurovia is a US metasearch. You compare airline and travel-site totals here, then complete the ticket with the seller you choose.
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