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Connecting route · Brazil → United States

Flights from Fortaleza to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Fortaleza to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Orlando, about 14h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 14h 40m
FORSFOMIA

Fortaleza to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey14h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Fortaleza to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
FOR Miami (MIA) SFO
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 40m
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2
FOR Orlando (MCO) SFO
Leg 1: GOL · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 40m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,727 km6,040 miles
Journey time
14h 40mestimate
Time difference
-5hSan Francisco vs Fortaleza
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
FOR → SFO

Flights from Fortaleza to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fortaleza to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami and Orlando. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Fortaleza to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,727 km.
Where do you change planes between Fortaleza and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Fortaleza and San Francisco?
Fortaleza: Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Fortaleza and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 5 hours behind Fortaleza.

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