[Deal Alert] NYC to São Paulo From $1,438 Round-trip in Business Class

Updated: April 26, 2024, 11:11am CDT

Edited by:

[Deal Alert] NYC to São Paulo From $1,438 Round-trip in Business Class

We may be compensated when you click on product links, such as credit cards, from one or more of our advertising partners. Terms apply to the offers below. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology. Opinions and recommendations are ours alone.

It’s not every day that we see cheap business class flights between the U.S. and Brazil, so a deal for under $1,500 round-trip is one you’ll want to pay attention to!

Here’s what you need to know about this deal — and how to book!

Fare Deal — The Details

JFK GIG cash rate — Image Credit: Google Flights

This deal is offered by Avianca and will take you from New York (JFK) to São Paulo (GRU), Brazil’s largest city. Both legs have a layover in Bogotá (BOG). Note that some itineraries have day-long stopovers, which means you can explore the Colombian capital before heading to Brazil!

Play around with a few dates on Google Flights and book directly through Avianca or an online travel agency (OTA) like Expedia. You’ll find cheaper rates using lesser-known OTAs, but if you want more peace of mind, you should stick with a more reputable option.

Class: Business
Routes: New York (JFK) to São Paulo (GRU)
Dates: July 2024 to October 2024
Rates: As low as $1,438 round-trip

Bottom Line:

Most of these cheap fares are operated by Avianca’s narrow-body Airbus A320neo aircraft, which means you can expect recliner seats up front. While it’s not necessarily the best way to fly between the U.S. and South America, you can’t beat the price. Avianca does fly Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with lie-flat seats in business class, so you’ll want to find itineraries with that aircraft if you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck.

Best Ways To Book

The best availability can be found in July and August 2024, though other dates are also available.

Make sure you pay with a card that rewards you for travel purchases. Here are a few of our favorites — all of which offer big welcome bonuses and elevated earnings on flight purchases:

The Platinum Card^® from American Express: 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked directly with the airline or through AmexTravel.com (capped at $500,000 spent in purchases per calendar year, then 1x points)
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express: 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com
Chase Sapphire Reserve^®: 5x Ultimate Rewards points on flights booked through Chase Travel; 3x points on all other travel purchases
Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card: 5x Ultimate Rewards points on flights booked through Chase Travel; 2x points on all other travel purchases
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: 5x Capital One miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel; 2x miles on all other purchases (including travel)

Final Thoughts

This is a pretty solid deal, especially considering how expensive business class flights to Brazil can be. While Avianca doesn’t offer the best product or service in the sky, you’ll still get to fly up front at a really excellent cash rate!

The information regarding the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

For rates and fees of The Platinum Card^® from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express, click here.

Featured Image Credit: Daniel Ross

Was this page helpful?

About Victoria M. Walker

Victoria holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the Howard University School of Communications and is an award-winning journalist, travel reporter, and the founder of the “Carrying On with Victoria M. Walker” newsletter.

INSIDERS ONLY: UP PULSE^™

Get the latest travel tips, crucial news, flight & hotel deal alerts...

Plus — expert strategies to maximize your points & miles by joining our (free) newsletter.

We respect your privacy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. Google's privacy policy and terms of service apply.