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How to get fromSan Francisco to Praiaby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Praia by plane or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane SFO - RAI
    19h 54m
    $620–1,225

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane OAK - RAI
    22h 18m
    $666–1,321

  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 Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane SJC - RAI
    24h 12m
    $622–1,627

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration19h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco to Praia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,787.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 54m

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

TAP Portugal, Cabo Verde Airlines, and six other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) twice daily.

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