Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN): what you need to know
Florianopolis's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Florianopolis four hours ahead of Vancouver.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your YVR to FLN flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
Right now, R 6,564 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,632. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from YVR to FLN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from YVR to FLN.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near YVR:
Arriving at Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
Reserve a hotel close to FLN if you're taking a late Vancouver International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Hercilio Luz International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or topo and find adventure across Florianopolis and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Hercilio Luz International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to central Florianopolis
Hercilio Luz International Airport to the centre of Florianopolis has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Florianopolis in April.
The warmest month in Florianopolis is February, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to FLN in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Florianopolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, head for Curitiba, about 241 kilometres north of Florianopolis. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among its highlights.
