Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Funchal?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Funchal is currently November ; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Funchal, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Funchal?

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Booking a flight to Funchal Madeira (FNC) is your only option if you intend on flying to Funchal. It is only a 14,4 km journey from Madeira to Funchal’s city centre.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Funchal?

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At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Funchal is currently November; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 4

Can I find cheaper flights to Funchal if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Funchal on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 5

What is the best airline to fly to Funchal?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Funchal.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Funchal?

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Funchal Madeira is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Funchal. One-way flights to Funchal Madeira typically cost R1 349, while return flights cost around R1 576.

Question 7

How much is a return flight to Funchal?

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A return flight to Funchal will typically cost around R226, however they can be found for as little as R88.

Question 8

Where does the fastest flight to Funchal depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Funchal, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 30 minutes).

Question 9

Does Funchal Madeira have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Funchal Madeira can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 10

Are there hotels close to Funchal Madeira?

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Yes. Funchal Madeira has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Casa a Torre is the closest property to Funchal Madeira (0,0 km away from Funchal Madeira).

Question 11

When is the cheapest time to fly to Funchal?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Funchal should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Funchal?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Funchal are Lufthansa, British Airways and SWISS.

Question 13

How long is the flight to Funchal?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Funchal takes 19 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Funchal from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 14

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Funchal?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Funchal are SWISS, Lufthansa and British Airways.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Funchal ranges from 3.0 - 109.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 109.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Funchal when rainfall is around 3.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Funchal, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Funchal?

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Deals for Funchal flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Funchal?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Funchal.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights to Funchal with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights to Funchal, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Funchal become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Funchal flights so you can book your flight when prices are ideal. Enable price alerts by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Return from	R15 859
One-way from	R7 338
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R19 968

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Funchal?

Can I find cheaper flights to Funchal if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Funchal?

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