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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Sintra by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane SFO - LIS
    14h 31m
    €433–1,025

  2. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane STS - LIS
    22h 7m
    €236–818

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane OAK - LIS
    19h 20m
    €248–821

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane SMF - LIS
    20h 45m
    €305–1,033

  5. 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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane SJC - LIS
    21h 19m
    €295–977

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,182.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 31m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Sintra, Portugal?

TAP Portugal, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 5 times a day.

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