Traveling from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Touch down at Fort Lauderdale's primary gateway, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
The average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale flight is 8 hours 25 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, making Fort Lauderdale one hour behind Sao Paulo.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale
To pick up cheap Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale flights, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Traveling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive on time at their destination.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Prefer to jet off from Viracopos Airport (VCP)? This hub offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale, seamlessly connecting you to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
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VCP is about 80 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 1 hour 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale, take it easy in one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Viracopos Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is approximately 5 kilometers from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FLL:
Grab a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car and explore Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own set of wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale flight.
FLL is situated at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Fort Lauderdale in May.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Fort Lauderdale, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Jungle Queen Riverboat are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Fort Lauderdale has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 499 kilometers north of Fort Lauderdale, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United States, head for Miami, roughly 40 kilometers south of Fort Lauderdale. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are among its highlights.