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Flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or Orlando, about 19h 30m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 40m
San Francisco to Fortaleza at a glance
Fastest journey15h 40mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Orlando
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Fortaleza
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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SFO Miami (MIA) FOR
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil
Thu11:30 SFO19:49 MIA7h 41m connection03:30 MIA11:00 FORAmerican Airlines + LATAM Brasil
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
- 15h 40mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +5hFortaleza vs San Francisco
- Currency in Fortaleza
- BRL
- Airports
- SFO → FOR
Flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Fortaleza?
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 San Francisco to Fortaleza?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,727 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Fortaleza?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Fortaleza?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Fortaleza: Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco.





