Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Florianópolis, Brazil
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Florianópolis from Quebec City and Montreal.
From Quebec City, the best fare spotted recently to Florianópolis is $1654.
Florianópolis spreads across an island of surf beaches, lagoons and fishing villages off Brazil's southern coast. One side is all lively sand and nightlife, the other keeps its Azorean roots in quiet stone chapels and oyster bars along the water. Pick a beach for the morning and a lagoon for the evening, and let the island set the tempo!
When to go
Summer from December to March is warm and busy, with the best swimming and the biggest crowds along the popular beaches. The shoulder months of April, May, October and November are quieter and still pleasant, with fewer people and softer prices. Winter from June to August is cool and better suited to walks and town life than to the water.
Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal
From Québec City or Montréal you will connect through a US hub and then a Brazilian gateway such as São Paulo before the short flight to Florianópolis. Overnight crossings are standard, so plan on a full travel day with at least two changes. The airport sits close to the south of the island, handy for the beach districts.
What to see and do
- Praia Mole and Praia da Joaquina, two of the island's classic surf beaches
- Lagoa da Conceição, the lagoon ringed by bars and viewpoints
- Santo Antônio de Lisboa, an old Azorean fishing village
- Ilha do Campeche, a protected island with clear water and short trails
Good to know before you go
Uber and 99 are the easiest way around the island, with InDrive as another option, and they save you the long waits for buses between beaches. The currency is the Brazilian real, and cards are widely accepted, though small beach kiosks may prefer cash. Portuguese is the language, not Spanish, and locals are called manezinhos for their island dialect. Distances between beaches are longer than they look, so plan your days around one or two areas.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.