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Los Angeles.$644 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.
Los Angeles.$644 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.
Los Angeles.$644 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.
Los Angeles.$644 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.
Los Angeles.$644 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.
Los Angeles.$644 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Oct, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.
Los Angeles.$646 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $646, select.
Los Angeles.$646 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $646, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $878
Aug
from $644
Sep
from $644
Oct
from $646
Nov
from $644
Dec
from $711
Jan
from $962
Feb
from $812
Mar
from $722
Apr
from $736
May
from $736
Jun
from $1,035

Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International

Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Sao Paulo to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$644
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time12 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineJapan Airlines
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International is $644. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International.
Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International.
As of July 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, 21 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Sao Paulo. Check out your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • The average length of a direct Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport flight is 12 hours 10 minutes.

  • The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is four hours behind Sao Paulo. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.

  • Choose from 4 direct services a week between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is the most popular route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 10:50pm departure from GRU to LAX.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to LAX, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • You can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

  • You can travel on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from GRU.

  • LATAM Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from GRU to LAX.

  • LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 69.7% of its services reaching their destination on time.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LAX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to LAX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:

  • Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 73.8%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.

Viracopos Airport (VCP)

  • From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Viracopos Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance rate of VCP is 75.02%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • The centre of Los Angeles is about 19 kilometres from Los Angeles International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport is $340. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $644. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LAX, book your flight ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Sao Paulo to LAX is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport.

The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Los Angeles. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.

  • When booking your Sao Paulo to LAX flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Los Angeles

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Los Angeles travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hollywood Bowl.

Explore more of the United States

  • Los Angeles has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

  • Around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles, Bakersfield is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.

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