How to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro
R 447 is the lowest price for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro. It departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
A round-trip ticket starts at R 876.
Out of all the cities you can fly to from Rio de Janeiro, Vitoria is the cheapest.
Where you take off from in Rio de Janeiro can make all the difference to the fare. Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are worth comparing for the best deal.
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Booking early often pays off. For domestic plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro, book one to three months ahead. For international flights, aim for two to six months in advance.
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Flying from Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
All departures from Rio de Janeiro are listed in the local UTC-3 time zone.
These leading airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro operate from the following airports:
GOL Linhas Aéreas: Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
LATAM Airlines: Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Azul Airlines: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Jetting off to another country? Entry rules can vary depending on your length of stay, passport and travel plans, so always check ahead. Official embassy sites and airlines will have reliable advice on visas or any other documents you may need.
Best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro
Flights departing from Rio de Janeiro are usually the most affordable in August.
December is generally the busiest month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during busy periods like this, though fares are usually higher as well.
March is the least busy time to fly out of the city, which can make cheaper tickets easier to find.
General tip: if you can, book midweek. Flights from Rio de Janeiro leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.
Where to fly to from Rio de Janeiro
Pack your suitcase and head off to Buenos Aires, Santiago or Bogota. They're among the most popular international cities to fly to from Rio de Janeiro.
Go-to choices for trips closer to home include Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Belo Horizonte.
Or extend your travels across Argentina, Chile or the United States. They rank among the most visited countries when flying from Rio de Janeiro.
Taking roughly 1 hour, the shortest flight out of Rio de Janeiro takes you to Belo Horizonte.
Leaving from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is the main airport for flights from Rio de Janeiro. GIG is around 13 kilometres from the centre of the city.
The drive from the centre takes 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions. Public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Popular airlines departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport include:
Staying close to GIG can make the start of your trip a whole lot smoother. Consider one of these nearby hotels if you're catching an early flight:
Flying out of Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is another airport to keep in mind when searching for flight tickets from Rio de Janeiro. SDU is around 2 kilometres from the city centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 20 minutes. If you're driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so.
These airlines fly from SDU, giving you a good range of routes, schedules and fares to pick from:
These hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport will put you steps from the departures hall ahead of your flight from Rio de Janeiro: