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

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

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

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

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

Most connecting flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Fortaleza?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,118 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $2,410, a difference of $1,292. 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 $1,058 to $7,650. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Fortaleza are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $757, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Fortaleza?

Fortaleza is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 • Avis • MOVIDA • Localiza • Unidas

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza range from $1,108 to $1,626, with an average of $1,383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,108 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fortaleza?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza typically range from $1,108 to $1,626. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,058, on GOL.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Fortaleza?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Fortaleza. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 74% higher.

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

GOL ($1,058) and LATAM Airlines ($1,059) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Fortaleza according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Miami (MIA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,582. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Miami (MIA) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Fortaleza layovers at 9h 38m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Fortaleza

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31

9:00 am - 5:00 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

27h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

11:25 am - 10:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

27h 25m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Miami

$1,058GOL

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31

9:00 am - 8:45 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

30h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

6:00 pm - 1:29 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

23h 29m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,059LATAM Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31

7:00 am - 8:45 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

32h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

11:15 am - 1:29 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

30h 14m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,059LATAM Airlines

Mon, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 22

7:00 am - 1:05 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

26h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:00 pm - 11:04 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

21h 04m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,059LATAM Airlines

Mon, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 22

11:45 pm - 1:05 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

33h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

1:50 pm - 5:11 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

31h 21m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,106LATAM Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 22

11:59 pm - 7:20 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

14h 21m1 stop Miami

5:50 pm - 6:38 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

29h 48m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,108American Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 22

12:50 pm - 7:20 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

25h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

5:50 pm - 10:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

22h 00m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Miami

$1,113American Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31

9:00 am - 5:00 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

27h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

4:50 pm - 10:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

22h 00m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Miami

$1,115GOL

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31

9:00 am - 5:00 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

27h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

11:25 am - 10:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

27h 25m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Miami

$1,115GOL

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 22

12:50 pm - 5:00 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

12:45 pm - 10:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

27h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami

$1,116GOL

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Fortaleza

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

7:05 am - 7:05 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

31h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

12:35 pm - 1:52 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

30h 17m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,389LATAM Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

7:05 am - 11:45 amSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

11:15 am - 1:52 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

31h 37m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,389LATAM Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10

7:05 am - 11:55 amSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:00 pm - 1:52 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

24h 52m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,390Delta

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

7:05 am - 11:55 amSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:00 pm - 1:52 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

24h 52m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,390Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

7:05 am - 11:45 amSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

1:00 pm - 1:52 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

29h 52m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,390LATAM Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

7:05 am - 4:55 pmSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

28h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:55 pm - 3:35 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

26h 40m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,391Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Dec 17

7:05 am - 3:35 amSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

39h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

2:10 pm - 5:24 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

32h 14m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,403LATAM Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14

7:05 am - 11:45 amSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:00 pm - 12:39 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

23h 39m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,515Delta

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

7:05 am - 11:40 amSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:00 pm - 1:52 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

24h 52m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

$1,515Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

7:05 am - 11:45 amSFO San Francisco-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

23h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:00 pm - 2:45 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-SFO San Francisco

25h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fortaleza? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Fortaleza departing in march.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Fortaleza?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Fortaleza. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 74% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Fortaleza flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza range from $1,108 to $1,626, with an average of $1,383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,108 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco 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 $1,058 to $7,650. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Fortaleza looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Fortaleza are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $757, which is 8% 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
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Fortaleza?
Flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Fortaleza?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,118 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $2,410, a difference of $1,292.

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 Francisco and Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $1,118, about $1,292 less than Sunday fares (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Fortaleza trip for February. Fares historically average $1,036 round-trip in that month - typically $780 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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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