Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Florianopolis share the UTC-3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from GRU to FLN start at 00:40 — the earliest with Gol. The last departure is at 23:50 with Gol. In total, you can choose from 169 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your GRU to FLN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Florianopolis (and then discovering more of Brazil!) is easy with Gol. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Gol.
Gol ranks as the top on-time carrier for GRU to FLN flights, with 80.45% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GRU and FLN:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
At the moment, RM196 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM319. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GRU to FLN.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GRU to FLN.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to GRU? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
If you're arriving on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FLN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Hercilio Luz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or topo to explore Florianopolis and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Hercilio Luz International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to central Florianopolis
Hercilio Luz International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Florianopolis. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Florianopolis in April.
The warmest month in Florianopolis is February, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to FLN in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Florianopolis, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey about 483 kilometres north-east to Sao Paulo to check off its top attractions. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 241 kilometres north of Florianopolis, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.