Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) out of here.
The timezone in Porto Alegre is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to POA. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
73.74% of flights that depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport land at their destination on time.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near POA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Foco or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Porto Alegre and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport flight.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
The centre of Porto Alegre is about 6 kilometres from Salgado Filho International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
R 2,881 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport. A return flight starts at R 10,169. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to POA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). October is the busiest month to travel to Porto Alegre. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in May.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to POA plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Porto Alegre to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport in July when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Porto Alegre
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Porto Alegre right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Salgado Filho International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Botanical Gardens, Centro Historico Cultural Santa Casa and Pinacoteca are attractions you won't want to skip in Porto Alegre.
Explore more of Brazil
Pelotas is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Porto Alegre. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Grande Hotel de Pelotas, Centro histórico de Pelotas and Praça Dom Joaquim.
Santa Maria is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres west of Porto Alegre. No trip is complete without a visit to Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Municipal Park Hills and Calçadão Salvador Isaia.
