Cheap flights from Salvador to San Francisco
San Francisco International is the gateway at one end and D.L.E. Magalhaes serves Salvador at the other; cheap flights from Salvador to San Francisco depend on matching those airports with the right airline and fare. Direct and connecting options both exist, so compare total travel time, connection risk and what each fare includes.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 20 Nov 2026 | from $855 | Search 20 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 19 Nov 2026 | from $967 | Search 19 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 13 Nov 2026 | from $1,027 | Search 13 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 13 Jan 2027 | from $1,307 | Search 13 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 5 Jan 2027 | from $1,381 | Search 5 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 11 Jan 2027 | from $1,422 | Search 11 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 11 Jan 2027 | from $1,501 | Search 11 Jan 2027 | |
| direct | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 4 Nov 2026 | from $4,323 | Search 4 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: April — from $905.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $920 | 17 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $1,026 | 22 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $1,307 | 13 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $914 | 18 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $921 | 4 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $905 | 28 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $928 | 8 May 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $920 | 16 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | D.L.E. Magalhaes SSA | 21 km |
| San Francisco | San Francisco International SFO | 18 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
March has the lowest fares shown on this route, but the weeks around it can also be worth checking if your dates are flexible. December and January often bring holiday travel, while May and the northern summer can push fares up. Compare dated fares for your exact dates, because weekends and school holidays can change the cost. If you can move by a few days, midweek departures may help.
Airlines and what to expect
The difference a traveller feels is usually the fare package: one option may include bags, seats and meals, while another charges for each. Azul, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., LATAM Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Latam Airlines Brasil, Copa Airlines, AeroMéxico and American Airlines are listed for this route, with direct flights available and connecting itineraries on some. Compare what each fare includes before you pay, and check whether every leg is on one ticket.
Arriving — San Francisco
San Francisco International is a large airport, so plan for longer walks, queues and possible terminal changes before you reach the city. Trains, buses and taxis connect it with central San Francisco, and the right choice depends on luggage, arrival time and where you are staying. After a long flight, allow buffer time for immigration and baggage before making onward plans.
Before you go: USA
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Power sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Language
- Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish
- Emergency number
- 911
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Population of San Francisco
- 874 k (2020)
- Time zone
- UTC-08 (America/Los_Angeles)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check whether each leg is on one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on separate tickets is your cost.
- Confirm connection times and airports, especially if an itinerary changes terminals or cities.
- Compare baggage rules on each fare, since inclusions can differ by carrier.
- Check passport, visa and entry requirements for the United States before booking.
- Look at March and nearby weeks, then compare dated fares for your exact travel dates.
Frequently asked questions
Salvador – San Francisco: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $905. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Salvador – San Francisco: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Azul, Delta Air Lines, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., LATAM Airlines, Latam Airlines Brasil, Copa Airlines, AeroMéxico, American Airlines.
Salvador – San Francisco: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Salvador to San Francisco?
The distance is about 10,363 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 13 h 05 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Salvador – San Francisco?
Salvador: D.L.E. Magalhaes (SSA). San Francisco: San Francisco International (SFO).
What is the time difference between Salvador and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 4 h behind Salvador.
Salvador — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | TAP Portugal | with a stop | 8 Dec 2026 | from $347 |
| Paris | Air Europa | with a stop | 5 Dec 2026 | from $401 |
| Lisbon | TAP Portugal | direct | 19 Nov 2026 | from $409 |
| Rome | LATAM Airlines | with a stop | 1 Dec 2026 | from $462 |
| Barcelona | LATAM Airlines | with a stop | 9 Nov 2026 | from $486 |
| Milan | GOL Linhas Aereas S.A. | with a stop | 21 Jan 2027 | from $1,041 |
| Warsaw | GOL Linhas Aereas S.A. | with a stop | 20 Feb 2027 | from $1,189 |