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How to get fromSan Francisco to Mindeloby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Mindelo by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE)plane plane OAK - VXE
    5d 13h
    $1,225–2,331

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE)plane plane SFO - VXE
    20h 13m
    $629–1,635

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE)plane plane SJC - VXE
    6d 4h
    $1,131–2,137

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE)plane plane SMF - VXE
    5d 17h
    $1,146–2,178

  5. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE)plane plane STS - VXE
    7d 17h
    $994–1,883

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE)plane plane MRY - VXE
    27h 25m
    $787–2,008

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration5d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,516.6 km
  • Duration: 5d 13h

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Mindelo, Cabo Verde?

Southwest Airlines, Cabo Verde Airlines, and Edelweiss Air fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE) twice a week.

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