Flying from Florianopolis Airport (FLN) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
Miami's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Miami two hours behind Florianopolis.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FLN to MIA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Florianopolis Airport to Miami International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FLN and MIA:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
Handy information about Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
79% of flights departing from Florianopolis Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Florianopolis to Florianopolis Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FLN? If you're boarding an early flight from Florianopolis Airport to Miami International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Florianopolis Airport to Miami International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MIA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Miami International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from A&G Car Rental, MLC or Dollar to explore Miami and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Miami International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Miami International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Miami. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Florianopolis Airport to Miami International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Miami in September.
The warmest month in Miami is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Florianopolis Airport to Miami International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FLN to MIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Miami. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Around 338 kilometres north of Miami, Orlando is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.