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Flights from Sao Paulo to Oakland

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Mexico City, about 15h 01m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 01m
SAOOAKLAX

Sao Paulo to Oakland at a glance

Fastest journey15h 01mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Mexico City

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Oakland

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SAO Los Angeles (LAX) OAK
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue23:15 SAO07:10 LAX2h 05m connection09:15 LAX10:16 OAKLATAM Brasil + Southwest Airlines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 01m
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SAO Mexico City (MEX) OAK
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Volaris
Mon09:45 SAO16:02 MEX2h 13m connection18:15 MEX21:30 OAKAeroméxico + Volaris
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 45m
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3
SAO Washington (IAD) OAK
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Volaris El Salvador
Self-transfer likely ~17h 54m
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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
10,424 km6,473 miles
Journey time
15h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hOakland vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Oakland
USD
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → OAK

Flights from Sao Paulo to Oakland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Mexico City and Washington. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,424 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Mexico City (MEX) and Washington (IAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Oakland?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Oakland?
Oakland is 5 hours behind Sao Paulo.

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