Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN): what you need to know
The timezone in Florianopolis is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of San Francisco.
To ensure you catch your SFO to FLN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to explore a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Tocumen International Airport is a well-known stop between SFO and FLN.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight is R 6,826. A round-trip ticket is currently R 17,347. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to FLN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to FLN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
Consider booking a hotel close to FLN if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Hercilio Luz International Airport rental car and discover Florianopolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and topo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Hercilio Luz International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to central Florianopolis
Hercilio Luz International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Florianopolis. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
June is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Florianopolis in April.
The warmest month in Florianopolis is February, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to FLN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Florianopolis has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Florianopolis, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you want to check out another great destination in Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 241 kilometres north of Florianopolis. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are highlights.
