Flying from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll board your flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the two main airports in Sao Paulo.
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-4, which is one hour 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 golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to FLL.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FLL leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to FLL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 73.8%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Board once and be on your way from Viracopos Airport (VCP). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport can be booked from here.
Set off from VCP with Azul. This popular carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to FLL plane tickets.
Azul is the airline most travellers choose for flights from VCP to FLL.
With 70.73% of its services landing on schedule, Azul is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Viracopos Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive as expected. At VCP, that figure is 75.02%.
About Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Consider booking a hotel near FLL if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and explore beyond Fort Lauderdale's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is R 3,373. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,287. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book five months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FLL.
October is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Sao Paulo to FLL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Find an affordable flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
May is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Fort Lauderdale based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to FLL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Fort Lauderdale trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Las Olas Beach, Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas) and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 306 kilometres north-west to Orlando to check off its popular sights. From Hogwarts to Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express, your itinerary will be busy.
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