Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is four hours ahead of Phoenix and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PHX to GIG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PHX and GIG include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is R 5,825. A return plane ticket is currently R 11,618. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHX to GIG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that depart PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you're coming in on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Rio De Janeiro based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you want to visit Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PHX to GIG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are among the biggest draws.