Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Fortaleza?

Flights from San Diego to Fortaleza usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Fortaleza?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Fortaleza.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Fortaleza pass through?

Most connecting flights from San Diego to Fortaleza pass through Miami (MIA), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Fortaleza?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from San Diego to Fortaleza. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,339 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,560, a difference of $221. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Fortaleza?

Some of the most popular sights in Fortaleza are Meireles Beach, Praia do Futuro and Mercado Central. These are among the most viewed places in Fortaleza on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Fortaleza?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Fortaleza changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,173 to $4,789. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Fortaleza looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Fortaleza are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $990, which is 60% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Fortaleza?

Fortaleza is 5 hours ahead of San Diego (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)?

Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include: • FOCO • MOVIDA • Avis • Localiza • Unidas

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Fortaleza flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Fortaleza range from $1,396 to $1,746, with an average of $1,555 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,396 counts as a good deal.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Fortaleza?

American Airlines ($1,271) and Air Canada ($1,294) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Fortaleza according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Fortaleza?

Flights via Miami (MIA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $2,424. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Fortaleza which airport offers the shortest layover?

Miami (MIA) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Fortaleza layovers at 10h 21m over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 10

9:00 am - 12:05 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 05m2 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Viracopos

3:15 am - 9:48 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

34h 33m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Orlando

$1,173Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 10

9:00 am - 12:05 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 05m2 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Viracopos

3:15 am - 9:48 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

34h 33m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Orlando

$1,174Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 11

12:30 pm - 5:05 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

24h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:55 pm - 6:05 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

28h 10m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,271American Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 26

12:50 pm - 5:00 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

1:55 pm - 12:00 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

27h 05m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,294Air Canada

Sun, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 10

9:00 am - 1:05 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

24h 05m2 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

3:20 am - 8:20 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

21h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Orlando

$1,321Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 26

6:15 am - 1:05 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

25h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:00 pm - 1:08 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

24h 08m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,441LATAM Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 26

2:00 pm - 4:55 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

21h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:00 pm - 6:42 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

29h 42m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,441LATAM Airlines

Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Jan 26

12:07 pm - 7:20 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

26h 13m1 stop Miami

6:00 pm - 11:11 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

22h 11m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami

$1,495American Airlines

Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Jan 25

10:42 pm - 7:20 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

15h 38m1 stop Miami

4:55 am - 11:11 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

35h 16m2 stops Brasilia Miami

$1,666GOL

Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Jan 26

12:07 pm - 3:50 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

22h 43m2 stops Miami Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

12:50 pm - 12:17 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

28h 27m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,772GOL

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Fortaleza

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

10:30 pm - 1:10 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

33h 40m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

3:35 am - 5:15 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

42h 40m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,562Copa Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

6:15 am - 8:45 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

33h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

11:15 am - 10:25 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

28h 10m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,804LATAM Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

6:15 am - 8:45 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

33h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

11:15 am - 10:25 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

28h 10m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,812LATAM Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

10:30 pm - 1:10 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

33h 40m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

3:35 am - 5:15 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

42h 40m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,826Copa Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

10:30 pm - 1:10 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

33h 40m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

6:10 pm - 5:15 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

28h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,887Copa Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:15 am - 5:00 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

28h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:10 pm - 2:23 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

25h 13m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$3,040American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

11:49 am - 4:35 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 46m2 stops Miami Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

6:10 pm - 2:23 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

25h 13m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$3,151American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:15 am - 5:00 pmSAN San Diego-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

28h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:10 pm - 2:23 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SAN San Diego

25h 13m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$3,185American Airlines

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Fortaleza?: American Airlines ($1,271) and Air Canada ($1,294) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Fortaleza according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Fortaleza?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Fortaleza.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Fortaleza?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Fortaleza flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Fortaleza range from $1,396 to $1,746, with an average of $1,555 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,396 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Fortaleza changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,173 to $4,789. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Fortaleza looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Fortaleza are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $990, which is 60% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)?
Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Localiza
• Unidas
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Fortaleza?
Flights from San Diego to Fortaleza usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Fortaleza pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Diego to Fortaleza pass through Miami (MIA), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Fortaleza?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from San Diego to Fortaleza. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,339 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,560, a difference of $221.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is 5 hours ahead of San Diego (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Fortaleza?
Some of the most popular sights in Fortaleza are Meireles Beach, Praia do Futuro and Mercado Central. These are among the most viewed places in Fortaleza on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,339, about $221 less than Friday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport.

• Hotel Aeroporto Star
• Amuarama Hotel
• Assahi Motel (Adult Only)

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