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      Flight deals from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,361. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 1,518 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Fortaleza on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,518, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 1,688 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,688, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 1,729 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Fortaleza on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,729, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 1,975 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,975, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 2,012 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,012, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 2,032 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Fortaleza on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,032, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 2,139 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,139, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 2,148 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,148, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 2,149 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,149, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 2,200 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Fortaleza on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,200, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 2,204 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Fortaleza on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,204, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 2,204 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Fortaleza on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,204, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 2,807 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,807, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 3,389 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,389, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 3,494 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,494, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 3,758 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,758, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Jul
      from R 3,389
      Aug
      from R 1,729
      Sep
      from R 1,518
      Oct
      from R 1,688
      Nov
      from R 2,012
      Dec
      from R 2,204
      Jan
      from R 2,149
      Feb
      from R 1,975
      Mar
      from R 2,032
      Apr
      from R 2,148
      May
      from R 2,139
      Jun
      from R 2,807

      Direct flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

      Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

      Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

      3km from central Rio de Janeiro
      Closest
      from R 1,550
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      Rio de Janeiro Internacional

      12km from central Rio de Janeiro
      Cheapest
      from R 1,518
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      Jacarepaguá

      21km from central Rio de Janeiro
      from R 2,441
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      Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 1,518
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time3 hrs, 21 mins
      Most popular airlineAerolíneas Argentinas
      Average flights per week309

      Finding cheap flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is R 3,308. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      3 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
      Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
      As of July 2026, there are 315 flights per week flying from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
      The cheapest month to fly from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, GOL Linhas Aéreas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

      Travelling from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know

      • Book a direct flight from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.

      • Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro are in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

      • Every week, there are 47 Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, opt for the 00:10 Gol flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:05 with Gol.

      • Your FOR to GIG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

      • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

      • LATAM Airlines is your ticket to exploring Rio de Janeiro (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport offered by this airline.

      • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is LATAM Airlines.

      • With an impressive 81.77% of services arriving as planned, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time performance for FOR to GIG flights.

      • If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a sought-after stop between FOR and GIG.

      Handy information about Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

      • 80% of flights departing from Fortaleza Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of FOR.

      • Central Fortaleza to Fortaleza Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

      • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

      • Searching for a handy hotel near FOR? If you've booked an early flight from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

      • If you're coming in on a late Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:

      • Pick up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and explore Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.

      • Booking your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

      When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

      • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Rio de Janeiro. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

      • When reserving your flight from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from FOR to GIG in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.

      Explore more of Brazil

      • You've seen Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its leading sights. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, your itinerary will be busy.

      • Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No trip is complete without a visit to Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.