Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
Porto Alegre's timezone is UTC-3, making Porto Alegre four hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you get on your YVR to POA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Currently, R 7,985 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,594. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from YVR to POA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from YVR to POA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near YVR? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
If you have a late Vancouver International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near POA:
Follow your own route with a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Foco or Movida and chase adventure across Porto Alegre and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Salgado Filho International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Porto Alegre. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Porto Alegre, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to POA in July. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Joinville is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Porto Alegre. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Rua das Palmeiras, Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre, Florianopolis is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge.
