The average price of a 7-day trip to Sao Francisco is $1,701 for a solo traveler, $3,055 for a couple, and $5,727 for a family of 4. Sao Francisco hotels range from $41 to $187 per night with an average of $50, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are between $1,162 and $1,830 per person for economy flights and $3,646 to $5,743 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $59 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Sao Francisco, BR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDU and stay in a Sao Francisco hotel:
- January 15th to February 11th
- March 5th to March 18th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 6th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sao Francisco is usually early to mid September.
Average Sao Francisco Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sao Francisco for a week is $1,165-$2,551($166-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $619 to $1,574 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sao Francisco for a week is $3,122-$5,050($446-$721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,238 to $3,148 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sao Francisco for a week is $4,072-$8,740($582-$1,249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,476 to $6,296 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $132 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sao Francisco
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sao Francisco? The cheapest trip to Sao Francisco is about $122 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 8% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $37.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Sao Francisco for a week is $851-$2,151($122-$307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $619 to $1,574 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sao Francisco for a week is $1,582-$3,942($226-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,238 to $3,148 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sao Francisco for a week is $3,092-$7,740($442-$1,106 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,476 to $6,296 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Sao Francisco cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sao Francisco Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sao Francisco.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sao Francisco for a week is $2,807-$10,994($401-$1,571 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $3,652 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $187 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sao Francisco for a week is $5,044-$15,388($721-$2,198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,368 to $7,304 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $187 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sao Francisco for a week is $10,088-$26,816($1,441-$3,831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,736 to $14,608 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $374 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sao Francisco Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sao Francisco is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sao Francisco due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Sao Francisco Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Sao Francisco hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Sao Francisco.
Flight Costs to Sao Francisco
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,830 average in early to mid July to a low of $1,162 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,394. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sao Francisco our data includes 127 originating airports, and 54 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sao Francisco from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $7,313 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eurico de Aguiar Salles (VIX) in Vitoria (Brazil) at an average of just $76.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sao Francisco, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $667, so you can easily save about 57% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Sao Francisco can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $467 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.