Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
Porto Alegre is four hours ahead of San Diego and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SAN to POA flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight is Rs85,676. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs564,904. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SAN to POA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAN to POA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The address for SAN is Airport Drive.
71.38% of flights taking off from San Diego International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SAN? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
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Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
June is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Porto Alegre in May.
Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Porto Alegre, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to POA in July. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Joinville is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Porto Alegre. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Rua das Palmeiras, Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park.
Florianopolis is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre. No journey is complete without dropping by Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge.
