How long is the flight from California to Praia?

TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from California to Praia in just under 24h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 6059 mi between California and Praia.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Praia ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Praia when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Praia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to RAI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Praia as you normally would.

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.

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.

How can I find direct flights from California to Praia?

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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.

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Fri 12/263:11 pmSFO - RAI

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$3,138

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Deal found 12/16

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2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$3,138

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$1,249

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$2,443

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2 stops43h 15mRoyal Air Maroc

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12:55 pm-10:59 am

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SFO - RAI

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4:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop24h 30m

Praia Nelson Mandela

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1:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,071

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SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

4:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop24h 30m

Praia Nelson Mandela

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1:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,075

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SFO - RAI

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San Francisco

Fri 1/9

7:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

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1:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,157

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SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

4:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop24h 30m

Praia Nelson Mandela

Sun 2/22

1:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,193

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SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

4:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop24h 30m

Praia Nelson Mandela

Sun 2/22

1:25 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops38h 04m

$1,232

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SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

7:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

Praia Nelson Mandela

Thu 1/22

1:05 am-11:10 am

2 stops41h 05m

$1,249

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

4:35 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Praia Nelson Mandela

Sun 2/22

1:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,257

San FranciscoPraia

SFO - RAI

SFORAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

4:35 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Praia Nelson Mandela

Sun 2/22

1:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,257

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SFORAI

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$2,443

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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.
How long is the flight from California to Praia?
TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from California to Praia in just under 24h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 6059 mi between California and Praia.
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.
How can I find direct flights from California to Praia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Praia.
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.

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