Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
The timezone in Porto Alegre is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SFO to POA flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. Tocumen International Airport is a top stopover on the SFO to POA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Rs91,710 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs239,655. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to POA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SFO to POA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
Pick up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car and explore Porto Alegre and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Foco and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Salgado Filho International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Porto Alegre. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Porto Alegre, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to POA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Joinville is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Porto Alegre. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Rua das Palmeiras, Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park.
If you want to check out another side of Brazil, head for Florianopolis, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre. Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge are the start of reasons to visit.
