Florianópolis flights from London take 16-22 hours depending on your routing. There are no direct flights from the UK. The destination is served by Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), located 12km from Florianópolis centre.
The main airlines serving this route include LATAM, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Air France. São Paulo with LATAM or British Airways (around 17 hours) offers one of the quickest journey times.
Return fares range from £620-880 in low season to £1,200-1,650 during peak periods. December-March (summer/beaches) / Carnival / New Year sees the highest demand. Book 8-12 weeks ahead for the best deals.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
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Peak periods (December-March (summer/beaches) / Carnival / New Year): Book 3-4 months ahead
Ideal Booking Window
Low season (April-June (autumn)): Book 6-8 weeks ahead
High season (December-March (summer/beaches) / Carnival / New Year): Book 10-14 weeks ahead
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Island Beaches
Discover dozens of beaches across the island — from calm family-friendly shores to strong surf breaks loved by surfers.
Santo Antônio de Lisboa
Explore this charming fishing village with colonial architecture and some of the best seafood restaurants on the island.
Hercílio Luz Bridge
See the iconic Hercílio Luz Bridge, a historic suspension bridge linking the island to mainland Brazil.
Lagoa da Conceição
Enjoy water sports, lakeside cafés, and nightlife around Lagoa da Conceição, a lively hub for locals and visitors.
Praia da Joaquina
Relax or try sandboarding on the famous dunes at Joaquina Beach, one of the island’s most popular coastal spots.