Travelling from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Sao Paulo. Check out your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when reserving your flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 4 hours behind Sao Paulo. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to SFO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Sao Paulo to SFO. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
The distance from central Sao Paulo to GRU is approximately 26 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Viracopos Airport and SFO:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 1 hour and 16 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to SFO, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport:
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco takes about 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes around 47 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport is $501. The cheapest price for a return flight is $933. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up flight tickets from Sao Paulo to SFO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when prices go down. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for flight tickets from Sao Paulo to SFO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
February is the quietest time to travel to San Francisco. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo to SFO in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
After locking in your flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Francisco:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned San Francisco itinerary.
Complete your San Francisco trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Sao Paulo to San Francisco International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in San Francisco. Explore the offers and instantly compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
