Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is four hours behind Sao Paulo and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your GRU to SFO flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GRU and SFO include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 5,457 is the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,801. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRU to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GRU to SFO.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reach their destination on time.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GRU? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
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