Traveling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
Porto Alegre is 14 hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SYD to POA flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. Many travelers pass through Arturo Merino Benitez Airport when flying between SYD and POA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight is $1,012. A return ticket is currently $1,907. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to POA, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometers from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Book a hotel close to POA if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Foco or Movida and explore beyond Porto Alegre's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Salgado Filho International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from central Porto Alegre. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Porto Alegre. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport for January if you'd like to visit Porto Alegre during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to POA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Porto Alegre has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometers north-east of Porto Alegre, a visit to Joinville will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Rua das Palmeiras, Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Brazil, consider Florianopolis, about 370 kilometers north-east of Porto Alegre. Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge are key reasons to visit.