Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Santiago de Compostela.
Flights from SCQ to LPA start from 05:40 — the earliest with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 21:50 with Vueling. Overall, there are nine weekly Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your SCQ to LPA flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
Vueling ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SCQ to LPA flights, with 92.45% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SCQ and LPA include:
Tenerife North Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
At the moment, R 709 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,430. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SCQ to LPA.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from SCQ reach their destination on time.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SCQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience the lesser-explored corners of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you'd like to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SCQ to LPA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Telde is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.
Around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arona is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.