International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). 6,163 miles, 11h 35m nonstop.
LAX to GRU at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,163 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLB6ASLA4 airlinesDelta, JetBlue, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 4all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 4h aheadSao Paulo vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Sao Paulo
Round trips from $526
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Sao Paulo
4 airlines fly nonstop with 4 departures a day combined, plus 7 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- LALATAM AirlinesNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, PHL, DCA · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, SFO, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
- Philadelphia (PHL)AA1 airline
- Washington (DCA)AA1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
- San Francisco (SFO)UA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Sao Paulo (GRU)1 airline flies nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Sao Paulo (GRU)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Sao Paulo (GRU)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Sao Paulo (GRU)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- Delta, JetBlue, Alaska and LATAM all fly LAX to GRU nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $526; September 2026 is the most expensive at $701 and up, a difference of $175 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Sao Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 4 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to Sao PauloLos Angeles to Sao Paulo: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) takes about 11h 35m gate to gate, covering 6,163 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to GRU?
Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and LATAM Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sao Paulo (GRU), with 4 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through CLT, PHL and DCA.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sao Paulo (GRU), starting at $526 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Sao Paulo flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and GRU on America/Sao Paulo time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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