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$515+ Cheap flights from California to Praia (RAI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAI
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Praia

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Round-trip from

$995
(Expedia)

One-way from

$515
(Kiwi.com)
From California to Praia Nelson Mandela
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Cheapest flights from California to Praia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Praia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:00 amSFO - RAI
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2112:55 pmRAI - SFO
3 stops38h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$995
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:10 pmSFO - RAI
2 stops32h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 11/201:05 amRAI - SFO
2 stops31h 04mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/13$1,167

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Praia that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Praia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

7:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops21h 55m

Praia Nelson Mandela

Fri 11/21

12:55 pm-8:14 pm

3 stops38h 19m

$995

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

9:10 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Praia Nelson Mandela

Thu 11/20

1:05 am-1:09 am

2 stops31h 04m

$1,167

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

4:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop24h 30m

Praia Nelson Mandela

Sun 1/18

1:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,173

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

8:22 am-12:30 am

2 stops33h 08m

Praia Nelson Mandela

Sat 1/17

4:00 am-12:54 am

2 stops27h 54m

$1,846

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

7:47 am-7:05 pm

2 stops29h 18m

$515

San JosePraia

SJC - RAI

SJCRAI

San Jose

Tue 8/26

4:41 pm-12:40 am

3 stops49h 59m

$568

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

6:10 am-11:10 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$578

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

4:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$658

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

4:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$658

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Deals found on 8/12

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Praia from California?

    For a flight from California to Praia, you will be flying into Nelson Mandela. Praia Nelson Mandela (RAI) is just 2.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Praia?

    While some choose either San Jose - Praia Nelson Mandela or Oakland - Praia Nelson Mandela, San Francisco - Praia Nelson Mandela is the most popular route from California to Praia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Praia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Praia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Praia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Praia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Praia?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Praia (average of $530). Flying from California to Praia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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