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Praia
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FAQs - booking Cape Verde flights

  • What are my best options for flights to Cape Verde from Southeast U.S.?

    Flights to Cape Verde from the Southeast U.S. are available at different airports, including Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and Tampa International Airport (TPA). You’ll find airlines with one or more stops. MIA has one-stop flights to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) operated by TAP Air Portugal.

  • Which city should I fly into to access Santa Maria Beach?

    Sal Island is one of the best beach destinations in the world. On the island’s south coast, you will be introduced to blue skies, golden sands, turquoise waters, and happy people in this relaxing, beautiful paradise. This begins with a flight to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID). It is the main airport serving Sal Island, home to Santa Maria Beach. The airport is 12 miles from Santa Maria city center, and you will have easy transport options from the airport to the beach.

  • What are the passport and visa requirements for visiting Cape Verde?

    You must have a valid passport to visit Cape Verde as a US citizen. Your passport must be valid at the time of entry and have at least six months of validity beyond your planned return date. Your passport must also have at least one blank page for the entry stamp. You do not need a visa if visiting Cape Verde for less than 30 days for tourism purposes. However, for longer stays, you will need a visa, and the single-entry visa should suffice as it will allow you to visit the country for up to 90 days.

  • Which airport is closest to Chaves Beach?

    If a trip to Chaves Beach is part of your itinerary, the best airport to fly to is Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC), on the same island, approximately 3.1 miles from the beach. Since there are no direct flights to BVC from the U.S., you can fly to one of the major hubs in Europe or Africa and take a connecting flight. From BVC, you can take a taxi or organize a private transfer to the beach, which will take around 15 to 20min.

  • Which is the best airport to fly into in Cape Verde?

    Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), also known as Sal International Airport, serving Sal Island, is the best airport in Cape Verde. The airport is based on Sal Island, the country’s number one tourist destination. The airport is about a mile from most beach resorts and the country’s scenic beaches. It also serves as the hub for the country’s main carrier, Cabo Verde Airlines, giving you many easy connections to smaller airports around the country.

  • How do I get to Praia city center from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)?

    The best way to get to Praia city center from RAI, approximately 3.3 miles, is by taxi or car rental. Car rental companies like Hertz and Intercity have counters near the airport’s Arrivals Hall.

  • Which airport should I fly to if I plan to visit Santa Luzia?

    Travelers with granted access to the uninhabited island of Santa Luzia can fly to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE) on the island of São Vicente, approximately 12 miles from the island. From the U.S., you should look for flights to major hubs like Lisbon, Madrid, Casablanca, Dakar, or Accra, where you’ll find a connecting flight to VXE. Different airlines offer one-stop flights from New York’s Newark Liberty (EWR) and John F. Kennedy (JFK) international airports to VXE.

  • What are the most common layover cities when flying to Cape Verde?

    There are no direct flights from the US to Cape Verde. All flights flying this route have at least a single layover en route. TAP Air Portugal is the main airline providing flights from the US to Cape Verde. If you are flying from New York Airport (JFK), the most common layover city is Lisbon (LIS). Since TAP Air Portugal is the main carrier plying this route, most flights to Cape Verde, be it to SID, Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC), or Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), have their layover in LIS.

  • Which airline has lounges at Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID)?

    Unfortunately, there are no airlines with lounges at SID. However, if you want to relax after your long flight to Cape Verde, you can do so at Safeport Business Aviation Lounge at SID. The facility is airside at the Safeport Executive Terminal, and passengers can access the lounge facilities by paying a one-time fee at the door.

  • How do I get to Cape Verde from Boston?

    You can take a connecting flight from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to RAI. You’ll find one-stop flights on the route operated by TAP Air Portugal, with stops at Lisbon (LIS) in Portugal.

  • Are there SIM card outlets at Nelson Mandela International Airport?

    Since you are most likely to land at RAI from different destinations in the U.S., you’ll find multiple SIM card outlets in the Arrivals section just after the RX check.

  • Which is the most convenient airline offering flights to Cape Verde?

    Most of the flights from the US to Cape Verde are offered by TAP Air Portugal. As such, it is the best airline that offers flights on this route since it offers regular and reliable flights to all three international airports in Cape Verde. Moreover, TAP Air Portugal offers flights to Cape Verde from almost all major international airports in the US, including Los Angeles International (LAX), Chicago O’Hare International (ORD), and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). TAP Air Portugal offers single-layover flights with a stopover in Lisbon. Most of the flights are offered on the Airbus A321neo narrow-body jets.

  • How long is the flight to Cape Verde?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to Cape Verde takes 24h 14m, covering a distance of 4083 miles. The most popular route is Boston - Praia with an average flight time of 10h 35m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Cape Verde?

    The cheapest ticket to Cape Verde from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $524. The most popular route is from Boston to Praia and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $524.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Cape Verde?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Praia (83% of total searches to Cape Verde). The next most popular destinations are Espargos (9%) and São Pedro (8%).

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Verde

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be April, May and June. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is November.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cape Verde flight deals.
  • The best departure airport for flights to Cape Verde from Midwest U.S. is O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago. You'll find flights to different destinations in Cape Verde, including Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), Sal International Airport (SID), and Sao Vicente Airport (VXE). Most airlines on this route offer flights with two or more stops.
  • Cape Verde is served by three major airports, Sal International Airport (SID), Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC), and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI). SID serves Sal Island, BVC serves Boa Vista, and RAI serves Santiago Island.
  • Sal International Airport (SID) serves as the hub for Cabo Verde Airlines, the national carrier of Cape Verde. It serves as a good base if you wish to explore Cape Verde, thanks to the numerous regional and domestic connections you’ll get from Cabo Verde Airlines.
  • If you plan to visit Shark Bay for snorkeling and diving activities, you can fly to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), around 24 miles from Shark Bay. Driving from SID to Shark Bay will take you around 20 to 25 minutes with minimal traffic.  You can fly to major European hubs and find a connecting flight to the airport.
  • If you are flying from the West Coast to Cape Verde, the best airport serving flights to the country is San Francisco International Airport (SFO). SFO offers many regular flights to all three airports in Cape Verde, while LAX only offers flights to SID.
  • Different airlines offer Business Class travel to Cape Verde from various airports in the U.S. through their connecting flights. They include TAP Air Portugal and Royal Air Maroc. Business Class benefits you'll enjoy include complimentary meals and drinks, priority check-in and boarding, access to specific lounges, and comfortable cabins with extra legroom.
  • New York Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) are the best airports for flights from the East Coast to Cape Verde. These airports offer regular TAP Air Portugal flights to all three airports in Cape Verde.
  • If you are flying to Cape Verde from the central parts of the US, the best airport for flights to Cape Verde is Denver International Airport (DEN). DEN operates two-stop flights from the US to Cape Verde, and these flights are mostly offered by Air Canada in partnership with TAP Air Portugal.
  • If you are traveling to Cape Verde’s capital, book your flight to Nelson Mandela International Airport. Praia International Airport serves Praia, the largest city and the capital of Cape Verde, but it is not the busiest airport. The busiest airport is SID on Sal Island.
  • Cabo Verde Airlines and Bestfly Cabo Verde are the two most prominent domestic carriers in Cape Verde. They operate from all three international airports and offer many inter-island flights for your Cape Verde Adventure.
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Top 3 airlines flying to Cape Verde

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Cape Verde? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Azores AirlinesOverall score based on 61 reviews
7.1Comfort
6.8Food
7.3Boarding
8.2Crew
5.7Entertainment
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Reasonably comfortable. We were about an half an hour late. But no personal impact. Seats upfront have a good amount of recline, but do not lay down flat. Food and drink can be improved. There are no soft drinks available on the flights. Water, juices, and wines are provisioned.

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Oct 2024JFK - FNC
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Reasonably comfortable. We were about an half an hour late. But no personal impact. Seats upfront have a good amount of recline, but do not lay down flat. Food and drink can be improved. There are no soft drinks available on the flights. Water, juices, and wines are provisioned.

Flight on time. Staff pleasant and responsive. Food could be much better. Snack before landing was a few dry crackers and a drink. Nothing else. There was a very lumited selection of beverages available on a 7 hour flight. No soft drinks, even in the front cabin.

Delayed departure of one hour and half, inflight entertainment NOT functioning. Plane did not crash and I arrived alive, so I guess it was a good flight.

This was a long flight - 6 hours - and nothing is truly comfortable for that long... but the flight crew was friendly and attentive. The airport in the Azores is small but we weren't there long enough to explore any amenities.

There is one flight a day and it was canceled with no explanation

Flight was ok. Food on way there great a pork dish way back tuna and pasta was not good. Flight attendants were great. Wish they had more soda options like ginger ale seltzer water. Good experience overall. Worst part of trip was car rental Klass company car broke down we were on side of road late night 4 hours awful awful experience all they wanted was 500 euros for help to come absolutely horrible experience we were scared side of highway they offered zero help!

Coming from USA it was nice to be treated nice for a change. Even though our flight was pretty short we were served breakfast. On time flight with very caring staff. Please teach American carriers how to treat people.

More space between seats and in bathroom. I don’t think there was any entertainment offered. If there was, I wasn’t aware.

Every meal/snack included something with ham/pork - even the cookies had "swine fat" (which we only knew because we thoroughly checked the ingredients). There were no vegetarian options, and we had not been given the option of pre-selecting a meal when purchasing our tickets or checking in. That made for a VERY long flight. We were fortunate that we had brought our own snacks as back-up.

Waited in line for hours just to get a boarding pass which would not print at the kiosk or load on my iPhone. Waiting again for about 45 minutes to get through passport control. Poorly managed airport. The flight and crew were great and the flight was very comfortable.

Great pilot, textbook landing in madeira. Everything else, from booking to checkin, plane quality, seat amenities, crew engagement, and overall experience were significantly below standard. I WOULD NOT FLY TAP IF THERE IS ANY OTHER OPTION.

Great overall experience with TAP - would not hesitate to recommend for your next trip to or from Portugal

Correct meal and overall flight went well. 204€ for an extra luggage is simply exaggerated

First, I was moved from my scheduled flight at 10:45 to 6:30. Bad form as I had a scheduled lesson in the morning that I couldn't get a refund for. Second, we were bused out to the plane and bused back to the terminal and sat and sat all with NO explanation until the end of the long wait. Third, once we boarded the plane, we again sat for at least an hour WITH NO EXPLANATORY ANNOUNCEMENT. Plane left and arrived 2 hours late. I missed a train connection adding hours to my trip home. Lastly, it's time the airport is upgraded or TAP gets priority for walk-on gates. As a 74 year old, carrying my carry on luggage up and down stairs between the terminal and the plane is a pain. Might be the last time I fly TAP.

Its a short flight with no entertainment. The food was so so.

We had seats 1 D and 1E which is right to the front as there were no other seats available. It is right up at the galley and toilet. Whole flight was very noisy and busy and we didnt get a good flight or rest the entire flight. Its was a pretty costly Business class fare that felt like Economy class experience.

It was excellent - good value; good service. No complaints; my sister moved to Portugal so I will be flying there annually and will continue to use TAP. I love that I can get nonstop flight from SFO to Lisbon.

The entertainment was exception as were the accommodations. The food was inedible. They ran out of food by the time they got to me and I was only offered a mushroom pasta which I do not eat. The crew had his luggage over my compartment and open/closed it every 10 min preventing me from resting. Overall, a very bad experience.

Our flight from NY was on time. The leg room was torture.. for a long flight.. It was extremely uncomfortable.

An hour late. Plus literally everything was unavaiable for food and beverage service. Will never fly again. Ever.

Check in process is terrible, only one counter opens to serve over hundred passengers, agents are incompetent and took too long to get passengers boarding passes. Supervisor is no help neither. On board entertainment 90% monitors were defective.

Check-in could have been a little early and I wished the airline would have serve some better real food rather than serving a very hard bread for a 8hrs flight.

Long delayed that cause missing my connection. Accommodation and food at the Casablanca airport was horrible

Educate your crew members they need to understand what their job is and customers service and be human.

Comfort and organisational prowess of the entire crew. Baggage handling can be better. No had all my luggages after 6days of the flight.

This was the worst experience ever. It was such chaos at boarding due to boarding zone and letting everyone with children and strollers go first. Once the plane door closed they didn’t let us know why we were not moving until after 30 mins of sitting on the plane. Then ANOTHER 2 hours passed with no other communication or update as to why we were still sitting on the plane. 2 and half hours of sitting on a plane! When I ask a flight attendant what was the delay he gave ALOT of attitude and said he don’t know what’s going on. This flight attendant was soooo rude to customers to the point one lady was telling him how rude he was. I also felt other flight attendants spoke to the people who spoke their language; I am an American so this was also upsetting. The food was horrible, I only ate the bread. We finally landed and we almost missed our connecting flight. We was able to run and make out next flight within 30 mins. Our flight from Casablanca to Marrakech was quick. BUT here is where I was really UPSET. They left everyone luggage who was on the flight in Casablanca. We went to baggage claim and they had Attitudes! How are you mad with us for losing our bags, I don’t get it. We had to wait for the next flight to come in with our bags. The baggage claim guy said they wouldn’t deliver our bags to our hotel because of past experiences; now we have to pay for another cab to come back! They had so much luggage outside of baggage claim I can see this was happening to a lot of people. They said they would email us once our bags arrived. He told us the next flights coming in (which I researched myself and he gave the wrong times!). We took a cab to our hotel to wait. I seen my bag was at RAK airport (because of my AirTag) 4 hours later but no email from baggage claim. I waited two more hours and still no email letting us know it arrive! We missed dinner plans! We went to airport and got our bags (security at RAK was rude to us and had us walking all around in order to get to baggage claim). I will NEVER fly with Royal Air Maroc ever in life, even if it means I can’t fly to other countries that I would love to visit since this ruined my friends birthday already. I PRAY our flight back home is wayyy better. This is no way to treat people. I fly frequently so I know how airlines should treat people and Royal does not!

On line check was unavailable even tho I was receiving emails to check in and select my seat. At the gate was told all seats were taken ahead of time and was pre assigned a bad seat. When could you check in the choose a seat ???? The ran out of all food choices in business class !!! I had nothing to eat. They told me to pre order a special meal. I don’t want a special meal I was a regular meal. Seats very uncomfortable for business class prices.

Babies, crying, movies and sound doesn’t working overpacked and delayed flight

Pretty good flights! If they can let y u s know regarding delays by announcing it in the PA system it would be a good business practice!

While I had a business class ticket I wasn’t given priority to boar. Again my luggage had priority tags and these bags didn’t come out till the end!! The food at the lounge was only two type of sandwiches and warm juices and soft drinks I thought I’m paying for good services but the least u can say it’s mediocre at best. I’m considering not to use TAM AGAIN.

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