Flying from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): What you need to know
Sao Paulo's main base, Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Sao Paulo. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is located in Fort Lauderdale.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to FLL.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FLL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
71% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can get to CGH from central Sao Paulo in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to FLL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport departing from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP).
Get on board with Azul. It offers direct Sao Paulo to FLL plane tickets from VCP.
Azul Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from VCP to FLL.
Azul Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
The trip to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Flights that leave from VCP touch down at their destination as scheduled 74% of the time.
About Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Book a hotel near FLL if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, central Fort Lauderdale is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
R 4,701 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Return flights start at R 9,465. These prices can change based on availability.
Book five months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FLL.
The best month for finding cheap Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to FLL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
March is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Plan your visit to Fort Lauderdale in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to FLL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Fort Lauderdale right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
Las Olas Beach and Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas) are just two of the major attractions to add to your Fort Lauderdale to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Fort Lauderdale. Around 306 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United States, consider Cape Coral, about 193 kilometres west of Fort Lauderdale. Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, Fourmile Cove and Cultural Park Theatre are highlights.
