Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo jetting off from here.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's major gateways.
8 hours 14 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
The most popular route for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Viracopos Airport (VCP). There are 7 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off first thing, the earliest flight from FLL to VCP is the 09:30 Azul option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 21:30 with Azul.
To ensure you catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you hold a passport from United States and want to travel to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the duration of your stay and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on a nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo. From FLL, you can fly directly to Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Azul is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo departing from FLL.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Travelling from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes approximately 27 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is about 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Once your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 17 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 34 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some cosy stays ready to welcome you near CGH. Kick back after your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo at any of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo is R 2,992. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,379. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo by booking 2 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, go to Sao Paulo in May.
Book your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo for February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Paulo right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sao Paulo:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are essential stops on your Sao Paulo itinerary.
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