Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo five hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your SFO to GRU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and GRU include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Currently, R 6,039 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,600. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to GRU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to GRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Reserve a hotel close to GRU if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in March.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to GRU around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading attractions. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.