Travelling from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Florianopolis.
Flights from FLN to GRU start from 00:10 — the earliest with Gol. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Gol. In total, you can choose from 86 weekly Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your FLN to GRU flight.
During popular months such as June, 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 fly during a peak period in general.
Gol has direct flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Gol on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates FLN to GRU flights is LATAM Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 78.72% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between FLN and GRU:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Rs10,633 is currently the best price for a one-way Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs20,714. These fares may change based on demand.
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 find cheap tickets from FLN to GRU.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from FLN to GRU.
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Handy information about Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
80.96% of flights leaving Hercilio Luz International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of FLN.
To reach Hercilio Luz International Airport from central Florianopolis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near FLN:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're getting in on a late Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to central Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in April.
Book your flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you want to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FLN to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
