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Flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 14h 24m door to door (178 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 24m
San Diego to Sao Paulo at a glance
Fastest journey14h 24mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Sao Paulo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SAN Houston (IAH) SAO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon12:15 SAN17:19 IAH1h 41m connection19:00 IAH06:39 SAOUnited Airlines
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SAN Dallas (DFW) SAO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed14:00 SAN18:57 DFW2h 03m connection21:00 DFW08:41 SAOAmerican Airlines
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SAN Chicago (ORD) SAO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed13:30 SAN19:22 ORD2h 23m connection21:45 ORD09:38 SAOAmerican Airlines + United Airlines
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SAN New York (JFK) SAO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Brasil
Mon10:30 SAN18:36 JFK2h 09m connection20:45 JFK07:16 SAOJetBlue Airways + American Airlines
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SAN Miami (MIA) SAO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines
Tue22:45 SAN06:27 MIA4h 33m connection11:00 MIA19:52 SAOAmerican Airlines + LATAM Brasil
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SAN Washington (IAD) SAO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed10:45 SAN18:37 IAD4h 08m connection22:45 IAD09:18 SAOAlaska Airlines + United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,745 km6,052 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 24mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +5hSao Paulo vs San Diego
- Currency in Sao Paulo
- BRL
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → GRU, VCP, CGH
Flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Dallas and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,745 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD) and New York (JFK). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Sao Paulo?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 5 hours ahead of San Diego.
