Travelling from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is five hours behind Fortaleza.
Leave plenty of time to make your FOR to SFO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Fortaleza Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a popular stopover on the FOR to SFO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, R 8,565 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Fortaleza Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 18,043. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FOR to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Fortaleza Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Fortaleza Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
Fortaleza Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from FOR reach their destination on time.
To get to Fortaleza Airport from central Fortaleza, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Fortaleza Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to FOR:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late Fortaleza Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Fortaleza Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Fortaleza Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FOR to SFO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key highlights.
