Cheap Flights to São Francisco from CA $541

Organize a flight to São Francisco and you'll be disembarking at Ministro Victor Konder Intl. Airport (NVT).

Situated 72 kilometres from the centre of town, Ministro Victor Konder Intl. Airport (NVT) will likely be your first stop in São Francisco.

You have a number of options if you're travelling to São Francisco. Choose from 3 air carriers that service this destination from 7 airports around the world.

LATAM Airlines and Gol Transportes Aéreos are some of the most well-known airlines that offer flights to São Francisco. Most travellers use Sao Paulo as a departure point with LATAM Airlines flying this route the most.

Arranging an amazing São Francisco adventure is a cinch when there are 169 direct flights every week to pick from.

Travellers frequently jet off from Sao Paulo, Campinas and Rio de Janeiro airports when heading to São Francisco.

Which airport you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to enjoy. From Sao Paulo to São Francisco, the average flight time is 1 hour and 10 minutes. From Campinas it's more like 1 hour and 6 minutes, and from Rio de Janeiro it's 1 hour and 40 minutes.

If you'd like to have some extra spending money on your trip to São Francisco, listen up! As any experienced traveller knows, don't leave booking until the last minute. Airfares are often highest close to the departure date. Also, shop around and compare your options. If your destination has a few airports, you may be able to pick up an excellent price by flying into one that's farther away. Last but not least, be prepared to book quickly if you find a great price. It might not be available for too long. With a bit of knowledge and some good fortune, the perfect airfare will be yours.

If you're poorly prepared, airports and flying can be a real challenge. But there's no need to worry. Follow these handy hints for a pleasant start to your vacation in São Francisco. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The trick to having a stress-free travel experience is to be prepared. First up, the essentials: passport, travel docs, bank cards and daily medications. Next, take on board items that'll help while away those hours, like your laptop or a magazine. You'll also want to bring your chargers, a quality neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Last but not least, don't forget to pop in toiletries like a toothbrush, lip balm and a clean T-shirt.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have a Swiss Army knife hiding in your hand luggage. Other prohibited items include explosive or flammable goods, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• Your main priority is to feel as comfortable as you can. Go for slip-on footwear, dress in loose, breathable clothing and remember to bring a pullover in case it gets chilly in the cabin.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by prolonged inactivity, can be a risk on long-haul flights. Try to walk around the cabin and stretch your legs or do some simple exercises in your seat to improve your circulation.

A little pre-planning before you get to the airport can make your trip to São Francisco easy and painless. Below you'll find some useful tips for a speedy journey past security:

• Be sure to keep your boarding pass and ID easily accessible. They'll be the first things you'll be asked to present to security.
• After that, both you and your hand luggage will be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, remove anything that might trigger the alarms. Items such as your jacket, belt and earphones will be required to go through the machine.
• All electronic gadgets, including your laptop and phone, are also required to be scanned separately.
• Any gels or liquids, such as lip balm or cologne, that you want to take on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• Choosing your footwear wisely can save you several precious minutes. Boots and heavy shoes are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Slip-on sneakers are usually not.
• Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, pack them in your checked baggage. They won't be allowed on board and will be confiscated.