Cheap Flights to São Francisco

Many visitors prefer to fly into Guarulhos - Governor Andre Franco Montoro Intl. Airport (GRU) when visiting São Francisco.

São Francisco is serviced by 35 air carriers from 107 worldwide airports.

Most often, travellers fly with Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines when heading to São Francisco. The majority of these flights come from Rio de Janeiro, with Gol Transportes Aéreos operating this route the most.

Flying to someplace new is much simpler when there aren't any stopovers. If you're jetting off to São Francisco, the great news is that there are 4,461 direct flights each week.

A large number of flights to São Francisco leave from Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre airports.

If you're flying to São Francisco from Rio de Janeiro, you'll have a flight duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes. Those jetting off from Belo Horizonte can expect to be on the plane for 1 hour and 22 minutes. From Porto Alegre it's around 1 hour and 41 minutes away.

If you want to save some cash on your São Francisco holiday, then listen up! As any seasoned traveller knows, don't book at the very last minute. Fares are usually highest just prior to the departure date. Also, do some online research and compare your options. If your destination has several airports, you may be able to score a terrific price by flying into one a little further out. Last but not least, be prepared to secure your seat quickly if you find a great price. It might not be available for too long. With a bit of knowledge and a little luck, the perfect fare will be yours.

We've got the lowdown on how to make your flight as enjoyable as possible. Follow our insider tips and you'll be breezing through the airport and seeing the best of São Francisco in no time at all. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Firstly, and most importantly, pack your passport, important documents, cash and vital medications. Next, you'll need some extra in-flight entertainment to while away the hours. A juicy novel and a phone crammed with your favourite movies are some fantastic options. If you plan to catch forty winks, a neck pillow and a pair of earplugs will also come in handy. Finally, find room for a toothbrush and some deodorant to ensure you step off the plane feeling fresh and ready to go.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have sharp or pointed objects hiding in one of the compartments of your carry-on luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable goods, such as fuel and matches, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• The aisles of an airplane aren't the place for a fashion parade. Dress in comfortable layers and pick shoes that are enclosed, flat and easy to pull on and off.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a potential risk on long-haul flights. It's the result of blood clotting due to inactivity and poor circulation, so do some gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression socks or tights.

It's all about being prepared. We've compiled some tips and tricks for a fuss-free trip through security. Watch out São Francisco, here you come:

• Keep your travel documents and ID close by. They're the first items you'll be asked to present to airport security.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your coat, belt, keys and other items in your pocket, like your headphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
• Your electronic gadgets like phones and laptops will also have to go through the machine for inspection. No need to worry though, you'll be back online soon enough.
• Don't forget to remove gels and liquids from your carry-on bag. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each product should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit inside a single quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• Choosing your footwear wisely can save you several precious minutes. Hiking boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Slip-on shoes usually aren't.
• Avoid taking prohibited items in your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp objects like a pocket knife or tools, put them in your checked suitcase. They won't be allowed in the cabin.