Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to São Paulo (LAX - SAO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to São Paulo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$605	American 1 stop 18 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is currently $605
Cheapest one-way flight	$289	American 2 stops 18 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is currently $289
Cheapest nonstop flights	$732	LATAM Nonstop 12 hr Fri, May 8 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is currently $732
Last-minute weekend getaway	$610	American 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to São Paulo is currently $610
Cheapest business class flights	$1,688	Avianca 2 stops 18 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is currently $1,688

Fastest flight	11 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo takes 11 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Wed, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to São Paulo is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $485–540
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $720–1,500

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to São Paulo

LATAM

Nonstop

from $722

Typical price: $640–990

3 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - GRU Every Wed, Fri, Sun

111 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CGH, GRU, VCP Every day
American

from $605

Typical price: $500–1,050

157 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GRU Every day
United

from $625

Typical price: $530–1,300

126 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GRU Every day
COPA

from $691

Typical price: $520–1,600

77 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GRU Every day
Delta

from $687

Typical price: $650–1,550

63 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GRU Every day
Air Canada

from $976

Typical price: $950–2,200

25 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GRU Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near São Paulo

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)

São Paulo Brazil 13 mi
São Paulo/Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH)

São Paulo Brazil 22 min 5 mi
Viracopos International Airport (VCP)

Campinas Brazil 1 hr 23 min 49 mi
São José dos Campos Airport (SJK)

São José dos Campos Brazil 1 hr 30 min 54 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to São Paulo

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to São Paulo are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $485 to $540.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo recently found on Google Flights was with American from $605. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $289.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LATAM flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $722, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $605, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $625, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest COPA flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $691, flying from May 31 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $687, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $976, flying from May 10 to May 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo starts at $605 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $289 and departs on Wed, May 6.

11 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to São Paulo.

As a major metropolis, São Paulo is a year-round destination, but some peak periods include Apr–May and Nov–Dec. In summer (Dec–Feb), the weather is generally hot and humid, with occasional rainfall and storms. Fall (Mar–Apr) and winter (Jun–Aug) are cooler and drier. Key annual events include the massive Gay Pride Parade (May) and the Virada Cultural Festival (May), featuring concerts, art exhibits, films and other cultural events.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to São Paulo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to São Paulo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to São Paulo.

In terms of nonstop flights, LATAM is the most popular. LATAM offers 3 nonstop flights and 111 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to São Paulo/Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) , São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) , Viracopos International Airport (VCP) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 157 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to São Paulo are:

United offers 126 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) .
COPA offers 77 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) .
Delta offers 63 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) .
Air Canada offers 25 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and São Paulo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo recently found on Google Flights was with American from $605. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $289.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LATAM flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $722, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $605, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $625, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest COPA flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $691, flying from May 31 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $687, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo is $976, flying from May 10 to May 25.

LATAM flies direct from Los Angeles to São Paulo.

There are 3 LATAM direct flights from Los Angeles to São Paulo per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and São Paulo at price $610 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

LATAM flies direct from Los Angeles to São Paulo.

There are 3 LATAM direct flights from Los Angeles to São Paulo per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to São Paulo are only available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and São Paulo start at $732 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 21 with LATAM.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to São Paulo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and São Paulo start at $1,688 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 18 with Avianca.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and São Paulo start at $605 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to São Paulo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and São Paulo starts at $610 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and São Paulo at price $610 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to São Paulo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.