Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN): what you need to know
Florianopolis's timezone is UTC-3, making Florianopolis 14 hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to FLN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a top stopover on the SYD to FLN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight is $1,126. A round-trip fare is currently $2,444. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to FLN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
If you're landing on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FLN:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Hercilio Luz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or topo to explore Florianopolis and beyond.
Reserving 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 central Florianopolis. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Florianopolis in April.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Florianopolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to FLN in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Florianopolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 241 kilometres north of Florianopolis, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.