Flying from Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): What you need to know
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is Orlando's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) taking off from here.
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Orlando. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Orlando to GIG. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Orlando to GIG that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCO and GIG include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
MCO is around 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to Orlando International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.28% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
SFB is about 48 kilometres from central Orlando. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
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69.11% of flights leaving Orlando Sanford International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
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Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Right now, R 4,027 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,431. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Orlando to GIG. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
May is the quietest month for flights from Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Rio De Janeiro based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Orlando to GIG plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in July when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Orlando to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Rio De Janeiro when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Christ the Redeemer followed by Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
Explore more of Brazil
Campos dos Goytacazes is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Villa Maria Culture House, Lapa Square and Church São Judas Tadeu.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Brazil, head for Taubaté, roughly 241 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. Mirante do Parque Municipal do Itaim, Taubaté and Centro Cultural de Taubate are key highlights.