Flying from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is Tampa's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro jetting off from here.
Hop off the plane at Rio De Janeiro's primary gateway, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Tampa.
Give yourself enough time to make your Tampa to Rio De Janeiro flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Tampa to Rio De Janeiro flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
TPA is about 8 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
78.59% of flights that leave from Tampa International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to GIG if you have a late flight from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up 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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 23 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a cab or ride-share after your flight from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro.
The journey takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you use public transport.
No squeezing into small cabs, no navigating public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Browse the types of wheels available here at Localiza.
If you're looking for a specific model or make, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Secure your ride from RRJ a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Tampa to Rio De Janeiro ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap flights from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tampa to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are highlights which should be on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are among its highlights.
