Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Florianopolis Airport (FLN): what you need to know
The timezone in Florianopolis is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Durham.
To ensure you get on your RDU to FLN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
At the moment, $525 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florianopolis Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,087. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from RDU to FLN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florianopolis Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RDU to FLN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florianopolis Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights leaving Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florianopolis Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florianopolis Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLN instead:
Grab a Florianopolis Airport rental car and explore Florianopolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and topo are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Florianopolis Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Florianopolis Airport (FLN) to central Florianopolis
From Florianopolis Airport, Florianopolis is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florianopolis Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Florianopolis. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Florianopolis is February, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florianopolis Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to FLN in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Florianopolis is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Florianopolis, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres north of Florianopolis. No journey is complete without dropping by Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
