Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport (VCP): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport (VCP) leaving from here.
Hop on a direct Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 8 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Viracopos Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
The most popular route is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Viracopos Airport (VCP). Take your pick of 10 direct services each week. Azul operates a 8:10am departure between FLL and VCP.
Your flight from Fort Lauderdale to VCP won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Reach your destination without the detour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport (VCP) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport with Azul. This top carrier offers services from FLL.
Azul is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from FLL to VCP.
Among carriers operating on this route, Azul has the best track record for timely arrivals.
FLL is about 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
73.74% of flights that take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Viracopos Airport (VCP)
If you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near VCP:
Grab a Viracopos Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
Viracopos Airport to central Sao Paulo is about 80 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
207 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport. A return flight starts at 431 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to VCP, book your plane ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport (VCP). June is the busiest month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
When booking your Fort Lauderdale to VCP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Viracopos Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top sights which should feature on any good Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Brazil, consider Piracicaba, roughly 64 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal are among its highlights.
