About This Route
San Francisco to Sao Paulo is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and 4 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 20,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 38,500 | 110,000 | -- |
| Asia Miles | 40,000 | 98,000 | 145,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 40,000 | 95,000 | 180,000 |
| Qatar Avios | 40,000 | 90,000 | 150,000 |
| Aeroplan | 40,000 | 70,000 | -- |
| Flying Blue | 42,500 | 82,500 | -- |
| KrisFlyer | 44,000 | 112,500 | 154,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 55,000 | 110,000 | -- |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
United Airlines
UA
TAP Air Portugal
TP
American Airlines
AA
Emirates
EK
LATAM Airlines
LA
Best Programs for This Route
ANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 110,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 98,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 95,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 90,000 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 70,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 82,500 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 112,500 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 110,000 ptsBooking Tips
- ANA Mileage Club offers the cheapest economy award at 20,000 points
- Best business class value: ANA Mileage Club at 50,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to Sao Paulo?
The cheapest option is ANA Mileage Club starting at 20,000 points in economy. Compare 10 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from San Francisco to Sao Paulo with points?
ANA Mileage Club offers business class for 50,000 points one-way. Other options include Virgin Points at 135,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to GRU?
You can book this route with ANA Mileage Club, Virgin Points, Avios (BA), Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Qatar Avios, Aeroplan, Flying Blue, KrisFlyer, Turkish Miles. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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