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There are 8 ways to get from São Paulo to California by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GRU - LAX
    15h 35m
    $248–922

  2. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GRU - SAN
    17h 56m
    $323–1,214

  3. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GRU - SJC
    17h 56m
    $397–1,415

  4. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane GRU - BFL
    20h 5m
    $383–1,335

  5. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane GRU - TIJ
    19h 15m
    $314–1,232

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane GRU - FAT
    20h 33m
    $352–1,310

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane GRU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    21h 32m
    $341–1,223

  8. Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane plane GRU - MXL
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    23h 9m
    $447–1,504

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration15h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,191.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 35m

What companies run services between São Paulo, Brazil and California, USA?

LATAM Chile, Aeroméxico, and four other airlines fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours.

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