How to get from São Paulo to Florianópolis
There are 3 ways to get from São Paulo to Florianópolis: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 15 min). By bus it's about 10 h 50 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 516 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 15 min | 516 km | Airlines: City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 10 h 50 minestimated | 671 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 7 h 55 minestimated | 671 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 São Paulo y Florianópolis dura aproximadamente 1 h 15 min (516 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 10 h 50 min. En auto son unos 671 km por ruta, cerca de 7 h 55 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 São Paulo to Florianópolis?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 15 min, by bus ~10 h 50 min and by car ~7 h 55 min.
Are there flights from São Paulo to Florianópolis?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the São Paulo–Florianópolis route is operated by City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 15 min and covers about 516 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from São Paulo to Florianópolis?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 15 min vs ~10 h 50 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 São Paulo to Florianópolis?
It's about 671 km by road, roughly 7 h 55 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between São Paulo and Florianópolis?
In a straight line it's about 516 km between São Paulo and Florianópolis.
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