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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,127. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Porto Alegre.R 806 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 806, select.

Porto Alegre.R 888 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 888, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,023 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,023, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,094 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,094, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,186 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,186, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,227 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,227, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,264 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,264, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,273 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,273, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,373 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,373, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,373 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,373, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,373 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,373, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,424 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,424, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,502 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,502, select.

Porto Alegre.R 1,502 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,502, select.

Porto Alegre.R 2,001 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Porto Alegre.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,001, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre

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Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre: Alternative routes

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

Porto Alegre

7km from central Porto Alegre

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Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 806
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	2 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airline	TAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week	960

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre is R 1,695. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?

2 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre.

Which airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?

TAP Air Portugal, GOL Linhas Aéreas and Copa fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre.

How many flights are there a week from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?

As of March 2026, there are 960 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Airport on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Porto Alegre?

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 Porto Alegre 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Porto Alegre?

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

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Porto Alegre is GOL Linhas Aéreas .

Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know

Rio de Janeiro's main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Explore your options for leaving from here when booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA).
The average time for a direct Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Porto Alegre (where Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport is located) and Rio de Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 72 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) is the most popular route. Gol operates the earliest flight at 4am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from GIG to POA is with Gol at 11:45pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio de Janeiro to POA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

You can book a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).
At GIG, you'll find a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport, such as:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between GIG and POA is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
GOL Linhas Aéreas ranks highest for on-time performance. A reliable 82.0% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of GIG.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

SDU is about 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to POA flight:
79% of flights taking off from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

About Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)

Reserve a hotel near POA if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight.

Getting from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre

Central Porto Alegre is around 10 kilometres from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)

R 806 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. A return flight starts at R 1,695. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to POA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to POA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). August is the busiest month to visit Porto Alegre. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to POA plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Porto Alegre to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Porto Alegre

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Porto Alegre right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Botanical Gardens, Cultural-Historical Centre Santa Casa and Pinacoteca are essential stops on your Porto Alegre itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

Porto Alegre has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres southwest of Porto Alegre, a visit to Pelotas will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Charqueada Coqueiros, Catedral Metropolitana de Sao Francisco de Paula and Casarao 8 - Museu do Doce.
Around 257 kilometres west of Porto Alegre, Santa Maria is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Santa Maria Art Museum and Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceicao.