San Francisco to Faro Flights

San Francisco International Airport Information

The San Francisco International Airport (Highway 101 near the junction of Highway 380) is the primary commercial passenger airport serving San Francisco and the surrounding areas. The airport hosts most international and domestic airlines offering cheap flights from San Francisco. You can also use Orbitz.com to book an alternate flight out of Oakland International Airport (1 Oakland Drive, Oakland) or San Jose International Airport (2065 Airport Boulevard, San Jose).

Parking at San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International's parking garages are a 10-minute walk or less from the gates, and there is free shuttle service from the long-term lots. Parking costs anywhere from $18 to $38 per day, depending on the option you choose. If you've used Orbitz.com to book your discount flights, you may have saved enough to justify spending the extra money to use the airport's valet parking service.

Ground Transportation Information

A taxi, limousine or shared-ride van to the airport will cost anywhere from $17 to $40. Factor in plenty of extra travel time for the 13-mile ride, as rush-hour traffic can be brutal. You can also use the public BART system or the SamTrans public bus service, both of which will cost you less than $10. Don't forget to use Orbitz.com before you leave to book a rental car in your destination city.

Restaurant Options at the Airport

The San Francisco airport has roughly 50 eateries where you can grab a coffee or have a light meal. Most of the restaurants and cafes are located within the terminals past the security checkpoint, but there are a few restaurants before you reach the security gates. Have a great flight to your final destination, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com the next time you're looking for cheap flights from San Francisco.

Faro Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Faro, the popular European beach town in the Algarve region of Portugal. Visitors to Faro fly into Faro Airport, also called AeroPorto de Faro, located at Montenegro 8005, approximately three miles west of the town center. More than 30 airlines offer service from many European locations to Faro Airport, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Ryanair and EasyJet. The airport experiences very heavy traffic in the summer months from March to October, so buying an air ticket in advance is the key to getting the lowest fare.

Faro Airport Transportation Options

Public bus service is available from the airport to the EVA Bus Terminal in the town center on the number 16 and number 14 buses. A taxi stand is located at the arrivals terminal. A taxi seating four people will cost approximately 10€ to the town center, while a taxi seating six will cost approximately 13€. The most popular ground transportation option renting a car. Rental car companies that have a desk at the airport include Avis, Hertz, Budget and Europcar.

Weather Information for Faro

Faro's summers are sunny and hot, with average temperatures from 81 to 95°F. Winter months are mild, with average temperatures from 46 to 63°F. It rarely rains in Faro during the summer season. The town experiences most of its rainfall during the winter months. Travelers who visit during the area's beach season are almost guaranteed great weather.

Popular Attractions in the Faro Area

Besides lazing on the beach, there are a number of popular area attractions to visit in Faro. Ria Formosa lagoon, the Jewish Heritage Center, the Capela dos Ossos and Faro International Motorcycle Rally are only some of the sights to see in Faro. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on admission to area attractions as well as cheap flights to Faro.