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Connecting route · Cape Verde → United States

Flights from Sal to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Sal to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Lisbon or Amsterdam, about 18h 24m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 18h 24m
SIDSFOLIS

Sal to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey18h 24mVia Lisbon, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Sal 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.

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SID Lisbon (LIS) SFO
Leg 1: Cabo Verde Airlines, easyJet, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Mon01:45 SID07:20 LIS2h 25m connection09:45 LIS14:09 SFOTAP Air Portugal
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 24m
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SID Amsterdam (AMS) SFO
Leg 1: Corendon Dutch Airlines, TUI fly Netherlands · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Mon14:15 SID23:04 AMS10h 56m connection10:00 AMS11:48 SFOTUI fly Netherlands + KLM
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 27h 33m
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3
SID Madrid (MAD) SFO
Leg 1: AlbaStar · Leg 2: Iberia
Self-transfer likely ~19h 12m
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SID Barcelona (BCN) SFO
Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: Level, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 01m
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SID Paris (CDG) SFO
Leg 1: Cabo Verde Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 02m
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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
9,678 km6,010 miles
Journey time
18h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hSan Francisco vs Sal
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
SID → SFO

Flights from Sal to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sal to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Amsterdam and Madrid. 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 Sal to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,678 km.
Where do you change planes between Sal and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Amsterdam (AMS), Madrid (MAD) and Barcelona (BCN). Cabo Verde Airlines flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sal and San Francisco?
Sal: Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Sal and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 7 hours behind Sal.

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