How to get from Río de Janeiro to Florianópolis
There are 3 ways to get from Río de Janeiro to Florianópolis: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 30 min). By bus it's about 15 h 55 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 759 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 30 min | 759 km | Airlines: City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 15 h 55 minestimated | 987 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 11 h 35 minestimated | 987 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Río de Janeiro y Florianópolis dura aproximadamente 1 h 30 min (759 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 15 h 55 min. En auto son unos 987 km por ruta, cerca de 11 h 35 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Río de Janeiro to Florianópolis?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 30 min, by bus ~15 h 55 min and by car ~11 h 35 min.
Are there flights from Río de Janeiro to Florianópolis?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Río de Janeiro–Florianópolis route is operated by City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 30 min and covers about 759 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Río de Janeiro to Florianópolis?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 30 min vs ~15 h 55 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Río de Janeiro to Florianópolis?
It's about 987 km by road, roughly 11 h 35 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Río de Janeiro and Florianópolis?
In a straight line it's about 759 km between Río de Janeiro and Florianópolis.
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