Flying from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Florianopolis Airport (FLN): what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro and Florianopolis follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Your SDU to FLN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
At the moment, Rs11,603 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Florianopolis Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs22,499. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SDU to FLN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Florianopolis Airport.
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Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Of the flights that depart from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Central Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Florianopolis Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SDU:
Arriving at Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
If you're getting in on a late Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Florianopolis Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near FLN:
Pick up a Florianopolis Airport rental car and discover Florianopolis and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and topo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Florianopolis Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Florianopolis Airport (FLN) to central Florianopolis
From Florianopolis Airport, Florianopolis is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
December is the busiest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Florianopolis Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Florianopolis in March.
Book your flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Florianopolis Airport for February if you want to go to Florianopolis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SDU to FLN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Florianopolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Around 241 kilometres north of Florianopolis, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.