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Cheap Flights from New York to São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil · 4,750 miles · nonstop from JFK and Newark (EWR)

10h 0m nonstop From $185 4,750 mi Cheapest in January

Lowest fare found via Travelpayouts for travel around Dec 4 · prices update daily.

$185

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$780

Average fare

one-way

10h 0m

Nonstop time

4,750 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$696

What cheap flights to São Paulo actually cost

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to São Paulo range from about $696 in January to roughly $967 in September — a $271 swing, or about 34% around the $801 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are March, April, September, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of September and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to São Paulo

$696

Jan

$746

Feb

$967

Mar

$967

Apr

$696

May

$746

Jun

$795

Jul

$746

Aug

$967

Sep

$795

Oct

$746

Nov

$746

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $780 historical average and its peak-demand months (Mar, Apr, Sep), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo is the main gateway to Brazil, with nonstops from New York running about ten hours into Guarulhos from both JFK and Newark. LATAM, United, Delta and American all serve the route. Fares tend to be lower in March, April and September, and because Brazil's seasons are reversed, that window also brings pleasant autumn weather locally. Note that Brazil is reintroducing a visa requirement for US travelers, so verify the current rules before booking. The time difference is only one to two hours, so jet lag is minimal despite the distance. Comparing JFK and EWR fares can trim costs.

Top things to do in São Paulo:

•MASP & Avenida Paulista
•Ibirapuera Park
•Vila Madalena nightlife & food

Which NYC airport for São Paulo?

São Paulo is 4,750 miles from New York. LaGuardia handles almost no long-haul international flying, so realistic nonstops leave from JFK and Newark (EWR). Checking both is worth it: JFK carries the widest international network while Newark is United's transatlantic and long-haul hub, and the two frequently differ by $100 or more on the same dates.

JFK guide EWR guide

How to get the cheapest fare to São Paulo

1Book roughly 3-5 months ahead — that is the window that fits a 4,750-mile long-haul route like São Paulo, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
2Search JFK and Newark (EWR) separately. LaGuardia cannot serve this route nonstop, so a LGA-inclusive "all airports" search mostly returns connections.
3Target January (modelled around $696) and avoid September (around $967) if your dates can move.
4Fares to São Paulo usually bottom out on the earliest departure bank of the day. Those flights also connect more reliably if weather backs up New York later on.
5Price the trip in both directions before booking. Long-haul round trips out of New York are frequently cheaper than two one-ways, which is the opposite of how domestic pricing usually works.
6Check whether your fare includes a checked bag. On transatlantic and long-haul routes the cheapest bucket is often a basic-economy fare where a bag costs $75+ each way.

Need a place to stay in São Paulo?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

Search hotels for your trip

Sorted a ride in São Paulo from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

Compare airport transfers

Planning what to do in São Paulo?

The popular museums, tours, and attractions often sell out on peak days — it's worth booking skip-the-line tickets before you go so your trip isn't spent waiting in queues.

Find things to do

Staying connected in São Paulo?

A travel eSIM gives you data the moment you land — no roaming charges and no hunting for a local SIM. You can set it up before you fly and switch it on when you arrive.

Get a travel eSIM

FAQ: flights from NYC to São Paulo

One-way fares to São Paulo average about $780, with the cheapest tickets landing near $530 and round trips typically running $1560-$1950. Across the year our modelled fares move between $696 in January and $967 in September, averaging $801. That makes São Paulo the 21st cheapest of the 26 international destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 3-5 months ahead. São Paulo is 4,750 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the September peak of $967 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $696 one-way. The most expensive is September at around $967. Peak season for this route is March, April, September, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 10h 0m covering 4,750 miles, departing from JFK and Newark (EWR). Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

At an average of $780 one-way over 4,750 miles, São Paulo works out to 16.4¢ per mile — about average value for the distance, cheaper per mile than 40% of the international destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 21st cheapest of our 26 international destinations. Fares above 10¢ per mile usually mean limited nonstop competition, so flexibility on dates matters more here than on a heavily-served route.

São Paulo is South America's largest city, a sprawling capital of art museums, dynamic neighborhoods, and an outstanding restaurant scene. Its overnight nonstops make it a convenient gateway to Brazil. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around MASP & Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park, Vila Madalena nightlife & food.