Flying a bike from San Francisco to Faro or Algarve

9 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and 3 more. Cheapest paid option: Finnair, $110 per bike each way.

No nonstop flights between San Francisco and Faro or Algarve in this guide. Prices are per bike, each way, between the US and Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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AirlineBike, each wayAirportsGood to know
UnitedFreeSFO → FAO—
DeltaFreeSFO → FAO—
AmericanFreeSFO → FAO—
British AirwaysFreeSFO → FAORegister bike 3 days ahead
LufthansaFreeSFO → FAORegister bike 3 days ahead
SwissFreeSFO → FAORegister bike early
Aer LingusFreeSFO → FAO—
Virgin AtlanticFreeSFO → FAO—
Brussels AirlinesFreeSFO → FAORegister bike ahead
Finnair$110SFO → FAOPrepay bike, not at airport
Condor$115SFO → FAORegister bike 8 hrs ahead
SAS$115SFO → FAORegister bike 1 day ahead
Iberia$130–172SFO → FAOSoft bags cost $150 more
Air France$150SFO → FAORegister bike 2 days ahead
KLM$150SFO → FAORegister bike 2 days ahead
TAP Air Portugalfrom $57SFO → FAOPrice varies by route
LOT Polish AirlinesVariesSFO → FAOBike always costs extra

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from San Francisco to Faro or Algarve?

United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic and Brussels Airlines include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from San Francisco to Faro or Algarve?

Free on 9 airlines. Paid options range from $110 (Finnair) to $150 (Air France) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Faro or Algarve?

No nonstop flights between San Francisco and Faro or Algarve in this guide.